Mathematics All Around (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Pirnot, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0201795116 ISBN 13: 9780201795110

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2003

Synopsis

In the words of the author, "I have written Mathematics All Around based on the belief that there are three things a student must focus on in order to learn and remember mathematics--understanding, understanding, understanding. Instead of simply presenting the students with an equation or method and asking them to repeat the procedure, I explain the thinking behind the subject so they have a better grasp of the material and an easier time with the work. With this approach, one can discuss topics usually considered "too difficult" for liberal arts students. As a result, students end up with an understanding of and positive attitude toward many different and often challenging mathematical topics."

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About the Author

Tom Pirnot received his bachelor's degree in music from Wilkes College and his PhD in mathematics from The Pennsylvania State University. He taught both mathematics and computer science at Kutztown University for thirty eight years. He has long been an innovator in liberal arts mathematics, writing his first text Mathematics: Tools and Models with Dalton Hunkins in 1977 which introduced topics such as apportionment, graph theory, and modeling to liberal arts students. His current text, Mathematics All Around, is now in its fourth edition. Tom continues to enjoy the loving support and encouragement of his wife Ann, their four children, and three grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201795116
• ISBN 13: 9780201795110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 960