Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, 5th Edition (Available 2010 Titles Enhanced Web Assign) - Hardcover

Tan, Soo T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495559679 ISBN 13: 9780495559672

Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 2008

Synopsis

Market-leading APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, 5th EDITION, is a traditional text with a slightly modern feel. This new edition incorporates technology in such a way that both traditional and modern practitioners find the support they need to teach effectively. Continuing its tradition of mathematical accuracy, the new fifth edition teaches by application and uses real and realistic examples to motivate students. It combines solid theory with innovative learning tools, includes a robust supplement package, and offers unmatched flexibility that makes the course easy to teach. Accessible for majors and non-majors alike, the book uses an intuitive approach that introduces abstract concepts through examples drawn from common, real-life experiences to which students can relate. It also draws applications from readers' fields of interest. In addition, insightful Portfolios highlight the careers of real people and discuss how they incorporate math into their professional lives. Numerous exercises ensure students have a solid understanding of text concepts before advancing to the next topic. Bringing powerful resources to students' fingertips, the text's exciting array of supplements--including Enhanced WebAssign, Solution Videos, and Personal Tutor--equips students with extensive learning support to help them maximize their study time.

About this title

About the Author:

Soo T. Tan has published numerous papers in Optimal Control Theory and Numerical Analysis. He received his S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his M.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles. "One of the most important lessons I learned from my early experience teaching these courses is that many of the students come into these courses with some degree of apprehension. This awareness led to the intuitive approach I have adopted in all of my texts."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0495559679
• ISBN 13: 9780495559672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 944