A Survey of Mathematics with Applications: Expanded Edition (7th Edition) - Hardcover

Angel, Allen R.; Abbott, Christine D.; Runde, Dennis C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0321205650 ISBN 13: 9780321205650

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2004

Synopsis

Editorial Reviews Product Description This best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical concepts as they relate to varied disciplines. This text provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, and applications of math to the arts and sciences. It is an ideal book for students who require a general overview of mathematics, especially those majoring in liberal arts, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields. A Survey of Mathematics with Applications is now available in an expanded edition with extra chapters on graph theory (Chapter 14) and voting and apportionment (Chapter 15). From the Back Cover 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0321205650
• ISBN 13: 9780321205650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1056