--- product_id: 63006966 title: "The Princeton Companion to Mathematics" price: "857.19 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/63006966-the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # International contributors Covers 10+ math branches 200+ expert entries The Princeton Companion to Mathematics **Price:** 857.19 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Unlock the universe of math mastery—don’t just study it, own it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Princeton Companion to Mathematics - **How much does it cost?** 857.19 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/63006966-the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Learn from the Legends:** Profiles 95+ influential mathematicians shaping modern research and innovation. - • **Master the Language of Math:** Nearly 200 thematic entries demystify core concepts and vocabulary for every level. - • **Curated by a Fields Medalist:** Edited by Timothy Gowers, ensuring authoritative and cutting-edge content. - • **Your Ultimate Math Companion:** Accessible yet comprehensive—perfect for students, researchers, and lifelong learners. - • **Explore Math’s Real-World Impact:** Discover how math drives breakthroughs in biology, finance, music, and beyond. ## Overview The Princeton Companion to Mathematics is an unparalleled, expertly curated reference book featuring nearly 200 entries by leading mathematicians worldwide. Edited by Fields Medalist Timothy Gowers, it covers essential concepts, major branches, historical development, and the influence of mathematics across disciplines. Ideal for advanced students, researchers, and professionals seeking deep, accessible insights into pure mathematics. ## Description This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians; explore the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music--and much, much more. Unparalleled in its depth of coverage, The Princeton Companion to Mathematics surveys the most active and exciting branches of pure mathematics. Accessible in style, this is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics as well as for researchers and scholars seeking to understand areas outside their specialties. * Features nearly 200 entries, organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors* Presents major ideas and branches of pure mathematics in a clear, accessible style* Defines and explains important mathematical concepts, methods, theorems, and open problems* Introduces the language of mathematics and the goals of mathematical research* Covers number theory, algebra, analysis, geometry, logic, probability, and more* Traces the history and development of modern mathematics* Profiles more than ninety-five mathematicians who influenced those working today* Explores the influence of mathematics on other disciplines* Includes bibliographies, cross-references, and a comprehensive index Contributors incude: Graham Allan, Noga Alon, George Andrews, Tom Archibald, Sir Michael Atiyah, David Aubin, Joan Bagaria, Keith Ball, June Barrow-Green, Alan Beardon, David D. Ben-Zvi, Vitaly Bergelson, Nicholas Bingham, Bela Bollobas, Henk Bos, Bodil Branner, Martin R. Bridson, John P. Burgess, Kevin Buzzard, Peter J. Cameron, Jean-Luc Chabert, Eugenia Cheng, Clifford C. Cocks, Alain Connes, Leo Corry, Wolfgang Coy, Tony Crilly, Serafina Cuomo, Mihalis Dafermos, Partha Dasgupta, Ingrid Daubechies, Joseph W. Dauben, John W. Dawson Jr., Francois de Gandt, Persi Diaconis, Jordan S. Ellenberg, Lawrence C. Evans, Florence Fasanelli, Anita Burdman Feferman, Solomon Feferman, Charles Fefferman, Della Fenster, Jose Ferreiros, David Fisher, Terry Gannon, A. Gardiner, Charles C. Gillispie, Oded Goldreich, Catherine Goldstein, Fernando Q. Gouvea, Timothy Gowers, Andrew Granville, Ivor Grattan-Guinness, Jeremy Gray, Ben Green, Ian Grojnowski, Niccolo Guicciardini, Michael Harris, Ulf Hashagen, Nigel Higson, Andrew Hodges, F. E. A. Johnson, Mark Joshi, Kiran S. 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Trefethen, Dirk van Dalen, Richard Weber, Dominic Welsh, Avi Wigderson, Herbert Wilf, David Wilkins, B. Yandell, Eric Zaslow, Doron Zeilberger Review: It's a very nice book. - An encyclopedia of maths, worth the money. Review: Lovely book - Lovely book, if you have a general interests in maths, I'd highly recommend. ## Features - Princeton University Press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 327,498 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 260 in Mathematics References 596 in Popular Science Maths 2,290 in Mathematics Teaching Aids | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 423 Reviews | ## Images ![The Princeton Companion to Mathematics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-F8NK-DvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a very nice book. *by K***R on 2 September 2024* An encyclopedia of maths, worth the money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book *by P***Y on 18 March 2025* Lovely book, if you have a general interests in maths, I'd highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Roadmap to Mathematics *by A***K on 3 June 2019* A must have for aspiring mathematicians (and even physicists and engineers). I'd greatly recommend the book to any serious high-school or college student who would like a more technical view of the mathematical topics that lie ahead. It could offer great insight in planning for further study and choosing elective modules. Or you could just buy it for a fun read ;) It would be a good idea to get the Companion to Applied Mathematics, as well. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Princeton Companion to Mathematics - The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics - Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning (3 Volumes in One) (Dover Books on Mathematics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/63006966-the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/63006966-the-princeton-companion-to-mathematics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-25*