Synopsis This book is an authentic guide to the lives and works of the world's greatest mathematicians. From Abel to Zu Chongzhi, the dictionary covers the work of mathematicians individually and that of research teams. Spanning over 2500 years, this biographical dictionary covers more than 300 key figures in the field of mathematics across the world, organized alphabetically. Modern science has been shaped by their laudable research. This dictionary is compact, comprehensive and packed with useful facts throughout. This will be a ready reference book for students, scientists and for general readers.