A Survey of Mathematics with Applications - Softcover

Angel, Allen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201758075 ISBN 13: 9780201758078

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2005

Synopsis

This expanded sixth edition of the Angel/Porter text contains two additional chapters, "Graph Theory" and "Voting and Apportionment". This best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical ideas as they relate to varied disciplines. This text provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, applications of mathematics to the arts and sciences across cultures and introduces students to the uses of technology in mathematics. It is an ideal book for students who require a general overview of mathematics, especially those majoring in the liberal arts, elementary education, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields.

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The sixth edition of this best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical ideas as they relate to varied disciplines. This book provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, applications of mathematics to the arts and sciences across cultures, and introduces students to the uses of technology in mathematics. Exercise sets are now organized into Concept/Writing, Practice the Skills, Problem Solving, Challenge Problems/Group Activities, Research Activities. An updated Consumer Math section including updated material on sources of credit and mutual funds. Motivational, chapter-opening material demonstrates connections between math and various other disciplines. KEY MARKET For those who require a general overview of mathematics, especially in the fields of elementary education, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201758075
• ISBN 13: 9780201758078
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6