Pure Mathematics

Undergraduate Analysis: A Working Textbook

Aisling McCluskey, Brian McMaster

9780198817574
Paperback
04 June 2018

An innovative self-contained Analysis textbook for undergraduates, that takes advantage of proven successful educational techniques.

Infinity: A Very Short Introduction

Ian Stewart

9780198755234
Paperback
23 March 2017

Very Short Introductions

Ian Stewart considers the concept of infinity and the profound role it plays in mathematics, logic, physics, cosmology, and philosophy. He shows that working with infinity is not just an abstract, intellectual exercise, and analyses its important practical everyday applications.

Complexity: A Very Short Introduction

John H. Holland

9780199662548
Paperback
24 July 2014

Very Short Introductions

In this Very Short Introduction, John Holland presents an introduction to the science of complexity. Using examples from biology and economics, he shows how complexity science models the behaviour of complex systems.

Linear Algebra: Step by Step

Kuldeep Singh

9780199654444
Paperback
31 October 2013

Linear algebra is a fundamental area of mathematics, and arguably the most powerful mathematical tool ever developed. This dynamic and engaging book uses numerous examples, question and answer sections, and historical biographies to provide an introduction to linear algebra for undergraduates in mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering.

Fractals: A Very Short Introduction

Kenneth Falconer

9780199675982
Paperback
26 September 2013

Very Short Introductions

From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, fractal shapes can be found regularly in nature. This Very Short Introduction explains the basic concepts, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explores its wide range of applications, and shows the central place fractals have gained in mathematics and science in recent years.

Symmetry: A Very Short Introduction

Ian Stewart

9780199651986
Paperback
30 May 2013

Very Short Introductions

Symmetry is an immensely important concept in mathematics and throughout the sciences. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Stewart highlights the deep implications of symmetry and its important scientific applications across the entire subject.

How to Study as a Mathematics Major

Lara Alcock

9780199661312
Paperback
10 January 2013

This no-nonsense book translates mathematics education research-based insights into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying for a mathematics major, from the most abstract intellectual challenges to the everyday business of interacting with lecturers and making good use of study time.

How to Study for a Mathematics Degree

Lara Alcock

9780199661329
Paperback
08 November 2012

This no-nonsense book translates mathematics education research-based insights into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying for a mathematics degree, from the most abstract intellectual challenges to the everyday business of interacting with lecturers and making good use of study time.

Probability: A Very Short Introduction

John Haigh

9780199588480
Paperback
26 April 2012

Very Short Introductions

Making good decisions under conditions of uncertainty requires an appreciation of the way random chance works. In this Very Short Introduction, John Haigh provides a brief account of probability theory; explaining the philosophical approaches, discussing probability distributions, and looking its applications in science and economics.

Riemann Surfaces

Simon Donaldson

9780199606740
Paperback
24 March 2011

Oxford Graduate Texts in Mathematics

An authoritative but accessible text on one dimensional complex manifolds or Riemann surfaces. Dealing with the main results on Riemann surfaces from a variety of points of view; it pulls together material from global analysis, topology, and algebraic geometry, and covers the essential mathematical methods and tools.

Numbers: A Very Short Introduction

Peter M. Higgins

9780199584055
Paperback
24 February 2011

Very Short Introductions

In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and mathematics. Providing a non-technical account, he explores the evolution of the modern number system, examines the fascinating role of primes, and explains their role in contemporary cryptography.

Category Theory

Second Edition

Steve Awodey

9780199237180
Paperback
17 June 2010

Oxford Logic Guides

A comprehensive reference to category theory for students and researchers in mathematics, computer science, logic, cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy. Useful for self-study and as a course text, the book includes all basic definitions and theorems (with full proofs), as well as numerous examples and exercises.

Statistics: A Very Short Introduction

David J. Hand

9780199233564
Paperback
23 October 2008

Very Short Introductions

Statistics has evolved into an exciting discipline which uses deep theory and powerful software to shed light on the world around us: from clinical trials in medicine, to economics, sociology, and countless other subjects vital to understanding modern life. This Very Short Introduction explores and explains how statistics works today.

An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers

Sixth Edition

G. H. Hardy, E. M. Wright, Roger Heath-Brown, Joseph Silverman, Andrew Wiles

9780199219865
Paperback
31 July 2008

The sixth edition of the classic undergraduate text in elementary number theory includes a new chapter on elliptic curves and their role in the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, a foreword by Andrew Wiles and extensively revised and updated end-of-chapter notes.

Introduction to Complex Analysis

Second Edition

H. A. Priestley

9780198525622
Paperback
28 August 2003

Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction

Timothy Gowers

9780192853615
Paperback
22 August 2002

Very Short Introductions

What Is Mathematics?: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

Second Edition

Richard Courant, Herbert Robbins, Ian Stewart

9780195105193
Paperback
05 September 1996