10 Book Reviews The History of the Calculus, Carl Boyer, 1:1, 1970, 60-86, summarized by Carl Boyer Intermediate Algebra, Joseph Newmyer and Gus Klentes, 5:1, 1974, 60-61, reviewed by Edward B. Wright Elementary Linear Algebra, Paul C. Shields, 5:1, 1974, 61-62, reviewed by Frank Hacker Elementary Functions with Coordinate Geometry, Earl Swokowski, 5:1, 1974, 62, reviewed by Harry L. Hancock Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus, Allyn J. Washington, 5:1, 1974, 62-63, reviewed by Judith Gersting Programmed Mathematics for Nurses, George Sackheim and Lewis Robins, 5:1, 1974, 63-64, reviewed by Allen P. Angel Business MathematicsA Collegiate Approach, Nelda W. Roueche, 5:2, 1974, 55-56, reviewed by Lawrence Clar Algebra Programmed, R.H.Alwin and R.D.Hackworth and J. Howland, 5:2, 1974, 56-57, reviewed by Gerald M. Smith Mathematical Ideas, 2nd ed., Charles D. Miller and Vern E. Heeren, 5:2, 1974, 57, reviewed by Peter A. Lindstrom Geometry: A Guided Inquiry, G.D.Chakerian and C.D.Crabill and S.K.Stein, 5:2, 1974, 57-58, reviewed by Arthur P. Dull Essentials of College Algebra, 2nd ed., E.F.Beckenbach and I. Drooyer and William Wooten, 5:2, 1974, 58-59, reviewed by Olene C. Zacher Elementary Statistics, Robert R. Johnson, 5:2, 1974, 59, reviewed by Philip F. Reichmeider Basic Algebra Techniques: Concepts and Manipulations, W. Burryl McWaters and Anita McWaters and Robert L. Drennen, 5:3, 1974, 41-42, reviewed by Eugene P. Cooper Mathematics with Applications in the Management, Natural, and Social Sciences, Margaret L. Lial and Charles D. Miller, 5:3, 1974, 42, reviewed by H. Eugene Hall Applied Mathematics for Technical Programs (Trigonometry), Robert G. Moon, 5:3, 1974, 42-43, reviewed by Amogene F. DeVaney Integrated Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, 3rd ed., Robert C. Fisher and Allen D. Ziebur, 5:3, 1974, 43-44, reviewed by S.C.Tefteller Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 5th ed., Henry L. Alder and Edward B. Roessler, 5:3, 1974, 44-45, reviewed by Alan C. Tucker Mathematics and Liberal Arts, Jack C. Gill, 5:4, 1974, 31-32, reviewed by Cameron Douthitt Analytic Geometry with Vectors, Douglas F. Riddle, 5:4, 1974, 32, reviewed by Don Gallagher Linear Algebra, Paul J. Knopp, 5:4, 1974, 32-33, reviewed by Shelba Morman Linear Mathematics, Philip Gillett, 5:4, 1974, 34, reviewed by Peter A. Lindstrom Understanding Statistics, 1st ed., Arnold Naiman and Robert Rosenfeld and Gene Zirkel, 6:1, 1975, 27-28, reviewed by Ara B. Sullenberger Precalculus Mathematics: A Functional Approach, James Connelly and Robert Fratanglo, 6:1, 1975, 28-29, reviewed by Lawrence Gillagan Elementary Algebra, 1st ed., Robert G. Moon and Robert D. Davis, 6:1, 1975, 29, reviewed by Thomas L. Alexander Conceptions of Space, Beginning Geometries for College, William Hemmer, 6:3, 1975, 27-28, reviewed by Jean B. Smith Basic Mathematics for Management and Economics, Lyman C. Peck, 6:3, 1975, 28, reviewed by Cherry Mauk Fundamental MathA Mixed Media Program, Units I-IV, 6:3, 1975, 28-29, reviewed by R. DeJean The Slide Rule, Electric Hand Calculators, and Metrification in Problem Solving, 3rd ed., George C. Beakly and H.W.Leach, 6:3, 1975, 29-30, reviewed by Terral McKellips Modern Mathematics: An Elementary Approach, 2nd ed., Ruric E. Wheeler, 6:4, 1975, 17-18, reviewed by Lawrence A. Trivieri MathematicsA Human Endeavor, Harold R. Jacobs, 6:4, 1975, 19, reviewed by Gerald M. Smith Introduction to Finite Mathematics, 3rd ed., John G. Kemeny and J. Laurie Snell and Gerald L. Thompson, 6:4, 1975, 19-20, reviewed by Bruce King Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach, C.L.Johnson, 7:1, 1976, 24-25, reviewed by Nancy Holder Contemporary Mathematics, Bruce E. Meserve and Max A. Sobel, 7:1, 1976, 25-26, reviewed by James G. Troutman Elementary Algebra: A Worktext, Vivian Shai Groza, 7:1, 1976, 25, reviewed by Ken Seydel Introductory Algebra, Alphonse Gobran, 7:2, 1976, 40-41, reviewed by John P. Pace Developing Skills in Algebra: A Lecture Work-text, J. Louis Nanny and John L. Cable, 7:2, 1976, 41-42, reviewed by Wesley W. Tom Arithmetic Module Series, Thomas J. McHale and Paul T. Witzke, 7:3, 1976, 38-39, reviewed by Donald E. Brown Elementary Functions and Analytic Geometry, Flanders and Price, 7:3, 1976, 39-40, reviewed by Mary Ann DeVincenzo Carl Friedrich Gauss, A Biography, Tord Hall, 7:3, 1976, 40, reviewed by Ralph Mansfield Ingenuity in Mathematics, Ross Honsberger, 7:4, 1976, 26-27, reviewed by Peter A. Lindstrom Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics, William M. Setek, 7:4, 1976, 27-28, reviewed by Marilyn F. Semran A Guide to BASIC Programming, 2nd ed., Donald D. Spencer, 7:4, 1976, 28, reviewed by Donald Brown and Suzanne Brown Mathematical Gems, Ross Honsberger, 8:1, 1977, 35-36, reviewed by Peter A. Lindstrom Fortran IV Programming and Applications, C.Joseph Sass, 8:1, 1977, 36-37, reviewed by Mary Ann DeVincenzo Statistics, Norma Gilbert, 8:2, 1977, 88-89, reviewed by Leland D. Graber Calculus, A Practical Approach, Kenneth Kalmanson and Patricia C. Kenschaft, 8:2, 1977, 89, reviewed by Dennis M. Rodriquez Fundamental Mathematics (filmstrips), James Streeter and Gerald Alexander, 8:3, 1977, 165-166, reviewed by John McGregor Mathematics Method Program, John F. LeBlanc, et al., 8:3, 1977, 166-167, reviewed by Suzanne Brown Differential Equations and Their Applications: An Introduction to Applied Mathematics, Martin Braun, 8:4, 1977, 231-232, reviewed by David Farnsworth Elementary Computer Applications in Science, Engineering, and Business, Ian Barrodale, et al., 8:4, 1977, 232-233, reviewed by Samiha Mourad The Mathematics of the Elementary School, Edward G. Begle, 8:5, 1977, 281-282, reviewed by David E. Moxness The Power of Relevant Mathematics: Basic Concepts, Kenneth L. Whipkey and Mary Nell Whipkey and Joanne Jarocki, 8:5, 1977, 282, reviewed by Jean B. Smith An Introduction to the History of Mathematics, 4th ed., Howard Eves, 9:2, 1978, 84-86, reviewed by John Niman Essentials of Precalculus Mathematics, Dennis T. Christy, 9:3, 1978, 167-168, reviewed by Jean Lane Mathematics with Applications in Management and Economics, 4th ed., Earl K. Bowen, 9:3, 1978, 168-169, reviewed by Donald E. Brown The Ages of Mathematics(4 volumes), Michael Moffatt and Charles Flinn and Cynthia Conwell Cook and Peter D. Cook, 9:4, 1978, 222-224, reviewed by Frank Swetz Understanding and Programming Computers, Samiha Mourad, 9:5, 1978, 288-289, reviewed by Mary Ann DeVincenzo Algebra: A Fundamental Approach, William M. Setek, 9:5, 1978, 289, reviewed by Marilyn F. Semrau The Psychology of Learning Mathematics, Richard R. Skemp, 10:1, 1979, 44-45, reviewed by Shelba Jean Morman Analytic Trigonometry with Applications, Raymond A. Barnett, 10:1, 1979, 45-46, James C. Kropa Analytic Geometry and the Calculus, 3rd ed., A.W.Goodman, 10:2, 1979, 123-124, reviewed by Donald C. Fuller Why the Professor Can't Teach: Mathematics and the Dilemma of University Education, Morris Kline, 10:3, 1979, 205-206, reviewed by Elaine Johnson Tatham Mathematical Recreations and Essays, W.W.Rouse Ball and H.S.M.Coxeter, 10:4, 1979, 283-286, reviewed by G.L.Alexanderson Elementary Number Theory, David M. Burton, 10:4, 1979, 287-288, reviewed by Henry J. Ricardo The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics, Lucas N. H. Bunt, 10:4, 1979, 288-289, reviewed by Barnabas Hughes An Introduction to Mathematical Models in the Life and Social Sciences, Michael Olinick, 10:5, 1979, 355-356, reviewed by Kenneth E. Martin What is the Name of This Book?, Raymond M. Smullyan, 11:1, 1980, 56-58, reviewed by Klaus Galda Mathematical Morsels, Ross Honsberger, 11:2, 1980, 127-128, reviewed by Leon Bankoff Intermediate Algebra, 3rd, Mervin L. Keedy and Marvin L. Bittinger, 11:3, 1980, 218-219, reviewed by Sarah Christiansen Complex Variables, George Polya and Gordon Latta, 11:5, 1980, 341-343, reviewed by S.S.Holland, Jr Mathematically Speaking, Morton Davis, 12:1, 1981, 58-59, reviewed by Marilyn Mays Gilchrist Overcoming Math Anxiety, Sheila Tobias, 12:1, 1981, 59-61, reviewed by Henry Africk Mind Over Math, Stanley Kogelman and Joseph Warren, 12:1, 5-61, reviewed by Henry Africk Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty, Morris Kline, 12:2, 1981, 141-142, reviewed by R.P.Boas Functions and Graphs, 3rd ed., Earl W. Swokowski, 12:3, 1981, 222-223, reviewed by Helen D. Bourgeois Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas, Seymour Papert, 12:4, 1981, 285-286, reviewed by Pierre J. Malraison The Mathematical Experience, Philip J. Davis and Reuben Hersh, 13:1, 1982, 72-73, reviewed by Henry S. Tropp The Mathematical Gardner, David A. Klarner, ed., 13:3, 1982, 217-218, reviewed by Paul J. Campbell Gauss/A Biographical Study, W.K.Buhler, 13:4, 1982, 286-288, reviewed by G.L.Alexanderson Two-Year College Mathematics Readings, Warren Page, ed., 13:4, 1982, 288, reviewed by J.E.Householder The Real World and Mathematics, Hugh Burkhardt, 14:1, 1983, 81-82, reviewed by H.O.Pollak Great Moments in Mathematics (Before 1650 and After 1650), Howard Eves, 14:3, 1983, reviewed by R.P.Boas Infinite Processes/Background to Analysis, A. Gardner, 14:4, 1983, 365-366, reviewed by G.L.Alexanderson Maxima and Minima Without Calculus, Ivan Niven, 14:5, 1983, 415, reviewed by Lester H. Lange Neymanfrom life, Constance Reid, 15:1, 1984, 82-84, reviewed by Robert V. Hogg The Fractal Geometry of Nature, Benoit B. Mandelbrot, 15:2, 1984, 175-177, reviewed by Don Chakerian Mir Publishers' Series (Moscow), 15:3, 1984, 281-282, reviewed by Peter J. Hilton Lectures in Geometry: Analytic Geometry, M.M.Postnikov, 15:3, 1984, 282-283, reviewed by Peter J. Hilton Beginning Statistics with Data Analysis, Frederck Mosteller and Stephen E. Fienberg and Robert E.K.Rourke, 15:4, 1984, 360-361, reviewed by Ann Watkins The Future of College Mathematics, Anthony Ralston and Gail S. Young, eds., 15:5, 1984, 458-460, reviewed by Stephen B. Maurer Classics of Mathematics, Ronald Calinger, ed., 16:1, 1985, 85-86, reviewed by Charles V. Jones Geometry and Algebra in Ancient Civilizations, B.L.Van der Waerden, 16:2, 185, 169-170, reviewed by H.S.M.Coxeter Selecta: Expository Writing, P.R.Halmos, 16:2, 1985, 171, reviewed by R.P.Boas A Convergence of LivesSofia Kovalevskaia: Scientist, Writer, Revolutionary, Ann Hibner Koblitz, 16:3, 1985, 240-242, reviewed by D. Bushaw New Directions in Two-Year College Mathematics, Donald J. Albers, ed., 16:3, 1985, 242-247, reviewed by Philip Cheifetz Learning Mathematics: The Cognitive Science Approach to Mathematics Education, Robert B. Davis, 16:4, 1985, 319-322, reviewed by James J. Kaput Superior Beings. If The Exist, How Would We Know?: Game-Theoretic Implications of Omniscience, Omnipotence, Immortality, and Incomprehensibility, Steven J. Brams, 16:5, 1985, 430-431, reviewed by Thomas P. Faase Problem-Solving Through Problems, Loren C. Larson, 16:5, 1985, 432, reviewed by G.L.Alexanderson Mathematics: People, Problems, Results, Douglas M. Campbell and John C. Higgins, eds., 17:1, 1986, 108-109, reviewed by Philip J. Davis Mathematical Snapshots, 3rd ed., H. Steinhaus, 17:2, 1986, 197-199, I.J.Schoenberg Mathematical PeopleProfiles and Interviews, Donald J. Albers and G.L.Alexanderson, eds., 17:3, 1986, 275, reviewed by Ivan Niven The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, David M. Burton, 17:4, 1986, 373-375, reviewed by David Wheeler Mathematics and Optimal Form, Stefan Hildebrandt and Anthony Tromba, 18:1, 1987, 84-85, reviewed by Ross Honsberger Mathematical Applications of Electronic Spreadsheets, Dean E. Arganbright, 18:2, 1987, 175, reviewed by Edward Page Cross-Cultural Studies in Cognition and Mathematics, David F. Lancy, 18:3, 1987, 259-261, reviewed by John W. Berry Mathematical Problem Solving, Alan H. Schoenfeld, 18:4, 1987, 354-355, reviewed by Douglas B. McLeod Toward a Lean and Lively Calculus, Ronald G. Douglas, ed., 18:5, 1987, 439-442, reviewed by L.C.Moore and David A. Smith The History of Statistics: The Measurement of Uncertainty Before 1900, Stephen M. Stigler, 19:1, 1988, 94-95, reviewed by Gottfried E. Noether The Mathematical Description of Shape and Form, E.A.Lord and C.B.Wilson, 19:2, 1988, 201, reviewed by Thomas F. Banchoff The Shape of Space, Jeffrey R. Weeks, 19:2, 1988, 202, reviewed by Thomas Banchoff A Budget of Trisections, Underwood Dudley, 20:2, 1989, 180-181, reviewed by Doris Schattschneider Discrete Thoughts: Essays on Mathematics, Science, and Philosophy, Mark Kac and Gian-Carlo Rota and Jacob T. Schwartz, 20:3, 1989, 272-273, reviewed by Peter W. Renz Women of Mathematics: A Biobibliographic Sourcebook, Louise S. Grinstein and Paul J. Campbell, eds., 20:4, 1989, 360-361, reviewed by Barry Schiller and Helen Salzberg To Infinity and Beyond: A Cultural History of the Infinite, Eli Maor, 20:4, 1989, 361-362, reviewed by Richard K. Guy Chaos: Making a New Science, James Gleick, 20:5, 1989, 458-459, reviewed by Robert L. Devaney For All Practical Purposes: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, COMAP, 21:1, 1990, 78-80, reviewed by Martin E. Flashman For All Practical Purposes: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, Module 1: Management Science, COMAP, 21:2, 1990, 164-165, reviewed by Martin E. Flashman For All Practical Purposes: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, Module 2: Statistics, COMAP, 21:3, 1990, 260-262, reviewed by Martin E. Flashman For All Practical Purposes: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, Module 3: Social Choice, COMAP, 21:4, 1990, 348-349, reviewed by Martin E. Flashman For All Practical Purposes: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics, Modules 4 and 5: On Size and Shape and Computer Science, COMAP, 21:5, 1990, 436-437, reviewed by Martin E. Flashman Chaos, Fractals, and Dynamics: Computer Experiments in Mathematics, Robert L. Devaney, 22:1, 1991, 82-84, reviewed by Thomas Scavo Felix Klein and Sophus Lie: Evolution of the Idea of Symmetry in the Nineteenth Century, I.M.Yaglom, 22:2, 1991, 178-180, reviewed by Ed Barbeau Advanced Mathematical Thinking, Tommy Dreyfus, et al., 22:3, 1991, 268, reviewed by Annie Selden Mathematical Visions: The Pursuit of Geometry in Victorian England, Joan L. Richards, 22:4, 1991, 355-356, reviewed by J.J.Tattersall Transition to Chaos: The Orbit Diagram and the Mandelbrot Set (video), Robert L. Devaney, 22:5, 1991, 455-456, reviewed by Kathirgama Nathan Chaos, Fractals, and Dynamics: Computer Experiments in Mathematics (video), Robert L. Devaney, 22:5, 1991, 456-457, reviewed by Kathirgama Nathan The Crest of the Peacock: Non-European Roots of Mathematics, George Gheverghese Joseph, 23:1, 1992, 82-84, reviewed by Victor J. Katz Escalante, the Best Teacher in America, Jay Mathews, 23:2, 1992, 173-175, reviewed by Peter Ross Visualization in Teaching and Learning Mathematics, Walter Zimmerman and Steve Cunningham, eds., 23:3, 1992, 258-260, reviewed by James J. Kaput Ethnomathematics: A Multicultural View of Mathematical Ideas, Marcia Asher, 23:4, 1992, 353-355, reviewed by Frank Swetz Japanese Grade 7-9 Mathematics, Kunihiko Kodaira, ed., 23:5, 1992, 445-448, reviewed by Richard Askey Discrete Algorithmic Mathematics, Stephen B. Maurer and Anthony Ralston, 24:1, 1993, 107-108, reviewed by David E. Flesner Not Knot (video), Geometry Center of the University of Minnesota, 24:2, 1993, 197-198, reviewed by Mark Kidwell Solid Shape, Jan J. Koenderink, 24:3, 1993, 282-284, reviewed by Les Lange Exploring Mathematics with Your Computer, Arthur Engel, 25:2, 1994, 170-171, reviewed by Mark E. Saul The Search for E. T. Bell, Constance Reid, 25:3, 1994, 253-254, reviewed by Underwood Dudley A History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Victor Katz, 25:4, 1994, 347-348, reviewed by Jim Tattersall Spatial Tessellations: Concepts and Applications of Voronoi Diagrams, Atsuyuki Okabe, Barry Boots, and Kokichi Sugihara, 26:1, 1995, 79-81, reviewed by Marjorie Senechal Essays in Humanistic Mathematics, Alvin White, ed., 26:2, 1995, 170, reviewed by Keith Devlin Visual Mathematics, Michele Emmer, guest editor, 26:4, 1995, 341-342, reviewed by Harry Bixler The Mathematical Traveler: Exploring the Grand History of Numbers, Calvin C. Clawson, 26:5, 1995, 417-418, reviewed by Frank Swetz Shadows of the Mind, Roger Penrose, 27:2, 1996, 162-163, reviewed by Peter Hilton Five Hundred Mathematical Challenges, Edward J. Barbeau, Mussay S. Klamkin, and William O. J. Moser, 27:4, 1996, 323, reviewed by Cecil Rousseau How to Teach Mathematics: A Personal Perspective, Sten G. Krantz, 27:4, 1996, 324, reviewed by John A. Dossey Crossroads in Mathematics: Standards for Introductory College Mathematics before Calculus, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, 27:5, 1996, 416-417, reviewed by Donald W. Bushaw Learn from the Masters, Frank Swetz, et al, editors, 28:3, 1997, 245-246, reviewed by William Dunham Mathematics and Politics, Alan D. Taylor, 28:4, 1997, 328-329, reviewed by Philip D. Straffin Women in Mathematics: The Addition of Difference, Claudia Henrion, 30:1, 1999, 77-80, reviewed by Anita E. Solow Mathematics of the 19th Century, Edited by A. N. Kolmogorov and A. P. Yushkevich, 30:2, 1999, 159-161, reviewed by John Ewing Keys to Infinity, Clifford A. Pickover, 30:3, 1999, 244-247, reviewed by Stan Kelly-Bootle State Mathematics Standards, Ralph A. Raimi and Lawrence S. Braden, 30:5, 1999, 425-428, reviewed by Mark Saul Calculus Made Easy, Silvanus P. Thompson and revised by Martin Gardner, 31:1, 2000, 77-79, reviewed by Carl Linderholm Research in Collegiate Mathematics Education, Edited by Jim Kaput and Alan H. Schoenfeld and Ed Dubinsky, 31:2, 2000, 157-159, reviewed by Michael McDonald | |
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