Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey - Hardcover

Johnson, David B.; Mowry, Thomas A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495110744 ISBN 13: 9780495110743

Verlag: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

Well known for its clear writing and unique variety of topics, MATHEMATICS: A PRACTICAL ODYSSEY demonstrates how mathematics is usable and relevant to students. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize problem solving skills, practical applications, and the history of mathematics. Students encounter topics that will be useful in their daily lives, such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. They are encouraged to recognize the relevance of mathematics and appreciate its human aspect. To offer flexibility in content, the book contains more information than could be covered in a one-term course. The chapters are independent of each other so instructors can select the ideal topics for their courses. Well known for its clear writing and unique variety of topics, MATHEMATICS: A PRACTICAL ODYSSEY demonstrates how mathematics is usable and relevant to students. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize problem solving skills, practical applications, and the history of mathematics. Students encounter topics that will be useful in their daily lives, such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. They are encouraged to recognize the relevance of mathematics and appreciate its human aspect. To offer flexibility in content, the book contains more information than could be covered in a one-term course. The chapters are independent of each other so instructors can select the ideal topics for their courses.

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Discover the many ways mathematics is relevant to your life with MATHEMATICS: A PRACTICAL ODYSSEY and its accompanying online resources. You'll master problem solving skills in such areas as calculating interest and understanding voting systems and come to recognize the relevance of mathematics and to appreciate its human aspect.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0495110744
• ISBN 13: 9780495110743
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 6
• Anzahl der Seiten: 886
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