Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, Brief (with Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Deitz, James E.; Southam, James L.

9781133191148: Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, Brief (with Printed Access Card)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133191142 ISBN 13: 9781133191148

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATH FOR COLLEGES, BRIEF, 16TH EDITION presents a basic, arithmetic-based approach to business math. It emphasizes practical skill-building to prepare users for careers in business through step-by-step development of concepts, numerous practice exercises, and real-world application of techniques. The text progresses from the most basic to more complex business math topics. Additional assets to help users gain confidence in mathematics such tutorials, video clips, and more are available on the companion website.

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About the Author:

James E. Deitz applies both a thorough understanding of effective education and practical business knowledge to his latest edition of CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGES. The author of several textbooks and an educator for more than 35 years, Dr. Deitz held professorships with UCLA and Los Angeles State College as well as a long-standing position as president of Heald Colleges. An active member of the business community, Dr. Deitz is a recognized international speaker and has served on regional educational accrediting commissions. Currently he serves on the Dominican University of California Board of Trustees and the Bank of Marin Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Memphis State University and Doctorate of Education from UCLA.

James L. Southam has a diverse background of professional, educational, and teaching experience in business and mathematics. His 40 years of teaching experience includes San Francisco State University College of Business, California State University, Stanislaus, Southern Oregon College, Oregon State University, and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Both domestically and internationally, Dr. Southam has participated in business ventures, served as a business consultant, and is a successful author. In addition, he is a member of the San Francisco State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr. Southam holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics education from Southern Oregon College, a Ph.D. in mathematics from Oregon State University, an MBA in finance from University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from University of California, Hasting.

Review:

"I especially like the easy to follow, step-by-step approach with examples. The variety of reinforcement exercises at the end of the chapter (Assignments) provides the extra reinforcement necessary to instill the concepts."

"I think this is the best book I have ever used, and here are the reasons why: 1. Easy to use for ESL students and students with special needs. 2. Each page isn't overwhelming; students are not beaten before they start the course. 3. Self-test, and problems that give the answers (self-help). 4. Test banks for the instructor. 5. Excel problems."

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