LibGuides@Southampton: Mathematical Sciences: Useful Encyclopaedias and Reference Works

Key Online Reference Works

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics This link opens in a new window
2005 reference work by Clapham and Nicholson.
Dictionary of Scientists This link opens in a new window
Spanning over 2,500 years, the Dictionary of Scientists it covers all areas of science, from physics and astronomy to medicine and ecology, including key figures in the fields of mathematics and technology
Dictionary of Statistics This link opens in a new window
2006 reference work by Upton and Cook. This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,000 entries on all aspects of statistics including terms used in computing, mathematics, operational research, and probability, as well as biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field, and coverage of statistical journals and societies.
Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units This link opens in a new window
2002 reference work by Fenna
Encyclopedia of Actuarial Science This link opens in a new window
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An online reference work from 2004 by Teugels and Sundt with over 450 full text articles
Encyclopedia of Biostatistics This link opens in a new window
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Expanded and enhanced coverage of key topics including bioinformatics, clinical trials, computation, genetics, and Bayesian methods and applications. Containing over 1300 articles, 182 entirely new to this edition, with more than 300 revised and updated to reflect current research and developments. All encompassed in 8 extensively cross-referenced volumes
Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics This link opens in a new window
The Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics provides a complete resource for researchers, students and lecturers with an interest in mathematical physics. Access full text articles in this online reference work by Françoise from 2006.
Encyclopedia of Mathematics This link opens in a new window
Access full text articles from this 2001 key reference work in maths by Hazewinkel, now released as an open access wiki.
Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics This link opens in a new window
Over 400 full text articles are available in this 2007 reference work by Salkind.
Encyclopedia of Optimization This link opens in a new window
Access over 700 full text articles in this 2009 reference work by Floudas.
Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology This link opens in a new window
Covers chemistry, mathematics, engineering, aeronautics, astronomy, computers, earth sciences, electronics, materials science, nuclear technology, physics and biotechnology
Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences This link opens in a new window
Access full text articles on statistics from this 2005 reference work by Kotz
Free Book Centre - Mathematics This link opens in a new window
A catalogue of freely available ebooks.
Handbook of Mathematical Functions with Formulas, Graphs, and Mathematical Tables This link opens in a new window
1972 reference work by Abramowitz
The Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science This link opens in a new window
2003 reference work by Heilbron
Planet Math This link opens in a new window
A virtual community providing an encyclopaedia, papers, books and expositions.
Science, Technology, and Society This link opens in a new window
2005 reference work by Restivo
Smithsonian Physical Tables This link opens in a new window
A full-text searchable electronic version of this classic reference source which comprises 901 tables of general interest to scientists and engineers.
Wolfram Research This link opens in a new window
Includes an Online mathematics encyclopedia - Mathworld, plus a collection of functions.