Excursions in Modern Mathematics (8th Edition) - Hardcover

Tannenbaum, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 032182573X ISBN 13: 9780321825735

Publisher: Pearson, 2012

Synopsis

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Excursions in Modern Mathematics introduces you to the power of math by exploring applications like social choice and management science, showing that math is more than a set of formulas. Ideal for an applied liberal arts math course, Tannenbaum’s text is known for its clear, accessible writing style and its unique exercise sets that build in complexity from basic to more challenging. The Eighth Edition offers more real data and applications to connect with today’s readesr, expanded coverage of applications like growth, and revised exercise sets.

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About the Author

Peter Tannenbaum earned his bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Political Science and his PhD in Mathematics from the University of California–Santa Barbara. He has held faculty positions at the University of Arizona, Universidad Simon Bolivar (Venezuela), and is professor emeritus of mathematics at the California State University–Fresno. His research examines the interface between mathematics, politics, and behavioral economics. He has been involved in mathematics curriculum reform and teacher preparation. His hobbies are travel, foreign languages and sports. He is married to Sally Tannenbaum, a professor of communication at CSU Fresno, and is the father of three (twin sons and a daughter).

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 032182573X
• ISBN 13: 9780321825735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 608