A Mathematician's Survival Guide

A Mathematician's Survival Guide
Author: Steven George Krantz
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 082183455X

"When you are a young mathematician, graduate school marks the first step toward a career in mathematics. During this period, you will make important decisions which will affect the rest of your career. This book is a detailed guide to help you navigate graduate school and the years that follow. -- Publisher description.

The Survival of a Mathematician

The Survival of a Mathematician
Author: Steven George Krantz
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0821846299

"One of the themes of the book is how to have a fulfilling professional life. In order to achieve this goal, Krantz discusses keeping a vigorous scholarly program going and finding new challenges, as well as dealing with the everyday tasks of research, teaching, and administration." "In short, this is a survival manual for the professional mathematician - both in academics and in industry and government agencies. It is a sequel to the author's A Mathematician's Survival Guide."--BOOK JACKET.

Mathematical Publishing

Mathematical Publishing
Author: Steven George Krantz
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2005
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780821872598

Mathematicians are expected to publish their work: in journals, conference proceedings, and books. It is vital to advancing their careers. Later, some are asked to become editors. However, most mathematicians are trained to do mathematics, not to publish it. But here, finally, for graduate students and researchers interested in publishing their work, Steven G. Krantz, the respected author of several "how-to" guides in mathematics, shares his experience as an author, editor, editorial board member, and independent publisher. This new volume is an informative, comprehensive guidebook to publishing mathematics. Krantz describes both the general setting of mathematical publishing and the specifics about all the various publishing situations mathematicians may encounter. As with his other books, Krantz's style is engaging and frank. He gives advice on how to get your book published, how to get organized as an editor, what to do when things go wrong, and much more. He describes the people, the language (including a glossary), and the process of publishing both books and journals. Steven G. Krantz is an accomplished mathematician and an award-winning author. He has published more than 130 research articles and 45 books. He has worked as an editor of several book series, research journals, and for the Notices of the AMS. He is also the founder of the Journal of Geometric Analysis. Other titles available from the AMS by Steven G. Krantz are How to Teach Mathematics, A Primer of Mathematical Writing, A Mathematician's Survival Guide, and Techniques of Problem Solving.

Maths: A Student's Survival Guide

Maths: A Student's Survival Guide
Author: Jenny Olive
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2003-09-18
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521017077

First published in 1998.

Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others Expanded Second Edition

Math through the Ages: A Gentle History for Teachers and Others Expanded Second Edition
Author: William P. Berlinghoff
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2021-04-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 147046456X

Where did math come from? Who thought up all those algebra symbols, and why? What is the story behind π π? … negative numbers? … the metric system? … quadratic equations? … sine and cosine? … logs? The 30 independent historical sketches in Math through the Ages answer these questions and many others in an informal, easygoing style that is accessible to teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about the history of mathematical ideas. Each sketch includes Questions and Projects to help you learn more about its topic and to see how the main ideas fit into the bigger picture of history. The 30 short stories are preceded by a 58-page bird's-eye overview of the entire panorama of mathematical history, a whirlwind tour of the most important people, events, and trends that shaped the mathematics we know today. “What to Read Next” and reading suggestions after each sketch provide starting points for readers who want to learn more. This book is ideal for a broad spectrum of audiences, including students in history of mathematics courses at the late high school or early college level, pre-service and in-service teachers, and anyone who just wants to know a little more about the origins of mathematics.

Mathematicians

Mathematicians
Author: Mariana Cook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2009-06-21
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Photographs accompanied by autobiographical text written by each mathematician.

Elementary Mathematical Models

Elementary Mathematical Models
Author: Dan Kalman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 374
Release: 1997
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780883857076

Explains the relevance and importance of mathematical modelling for a non-technical audience.

How to Teach Mathematics, Second Edition

How to Teach Mathematics, Second Edition
Author: Steven George Krantz
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1999
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0821813986

This expanded edition of the original bestseller, How to Teach Mathematics, offers hands-on guidance for teaching mathematics in the modern classroom setting. Twelve appendices have been added that are written by experts who have a wide range of opinions and viewpoints on the major teaching issues. Eschewing generalities, the award-winning author and teacher, Steven Krantz, addresses issues such as preparation, presentation, discipline, and grading. He also emphasizes specifics--from how to deal with students who beg for extra points on an exam to mastering blackboard technique to how to use applications effectively. No other contemporary book addresses the principles of good teaching in such a comprehensive and cogent manner. The broad appeal of this text makes it accessible to areas other than mathematics. The principles presented can apply to a variety of disciplines--from music to English to business. Lively and humorous, yet serious and sensible, this volume offers readers incisive information and practical applications.