A Primer of Mathematical Writing: Being a Disposition on Having Your Ideas Recorded, Typeset, Published, Read, and Appreciated

Krantz, Steven G.

ISBN 10: 0821806351 / ISBN 13: 9780821806357

Editore: American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 1998

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Softcover, 223 pages.

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• Titolo: A Primer of Mathematical Writing: Being a Disposition on Having Your Ideas Recorded, Typeset, Published, Read, and Appreciated
• Editore: American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0821806351
• ISBN 13: 9780821806357
• Rilegatura: Soft cover
• Stampa: 2nd Printing
• Condizione: Very Good +

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Riassunto

This book is about writing in the professional mathematical environment. There are few people equal to this task, yet Steven Krantz is one who qualifies. While the book is nominally about writing, it's also about how to function in the mathematical profession. Those who are familiar with Krantz's writing will recognize his lively, inimitable style.
In this volume, he addresses these nuts-and-bolts issues: syntax, grammar, structure, and style; mathematical exposition; use of the computer and T[subscript E]X; E-mail etiquette; and all aspects of publishing a journal article.
Krantz's frank and straightforward approach makes this particularly suitable as a textbook. He does not avoid difficult topics. His intent is to demonstrate to the reader how to successfully operate within the profession. He outlines how to write grant proposals that are persuasive and compelling, how to write a letter of recommendation describing the research abilities of a candidate for promotion or tenure, and what a dean is looking for in a letter of recommendation. He further addresses some basic issues such as writing a book proposal to a publisher or applying for a job.

Recensione

The book is well-written in a lively style and will be found useful by anybody who is aware of the power and significance of writing in the mathematical profession. (European Mathematical Society Newsletter )