Excursions In Modern Mathematics (5th Edition) - 5th Edition - by Peter Tannenbaum - ISBN 9780131001916

Excursions In Modern Mathematics (5th E...
5th Edition
Peter Tannenbaum
Publisher: PEARSON
ISBN: 9780131001916

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For undergraduate courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics, Quantitative Literacy, and General Education.

This collection of "excursions" into modern mathematics is organized into four independent parts, each consisting of four chapters--1) Social Choice, 2) Management Science, 3) Growth and Symmetry, and 4) Statistics. The book is written in an informal, very readable style, with pedagogical features that make the material both interesting and clear. Coverage centers on an assortment of real-world examples and applications, demonstrating the usefulness, relevance, and attractiveness of liberal arts mathematics.

Features

  • NEW--"Profiles" --Incorporates biographical profiles of featured mathematicians at the end of each chapter.
  • Humanizes the materials in each chapter and introduces some of the key mathematicians in these fields.
  • NEW--"Projects and Papers" --Found at the end of chapter problem sets, offers topics for projects and papers appealing to instructors who want their students to do cooperative learning or research papers.
  • Provides a great vehicle for explorations and class discussions that students and professors can pursue together.
  • NEW--Updated problems and examples. Many of the problems and examples have been updated and improved based on reviewer/user feedback.
  • Provides updated examples and additional exercises.
  • Carefully chosen topics--Meet the following criteria:
  • Accessibility--the material does not require a heavy mathematical infrastructure.
  • Applicability--the presentation connects the mathematics presented and the real-life problems that motivate it.
  • Currency--much of the material dates within the last 100 years, and some--fractals for instance--within the last 15.
  • Aesthetics--develops an appreciation for mathematics by combining its elegance with its simplicity.
  • Numerous exercises--Over 1500 in total.
  • Exercises are divided into 3 levels of difficulty:
  • Walking: straight forward applications of the concepts discussed in the chapter.
  • Jogging: exercises that require extra effort and/or insight on the part of the student.
  • Running: exercises that really challenge the students' ability and understanding.
  • Extensive bibliographies--Accompany each chapter.
  • Enables student to easily pursue further study.

More Editions of This Book

Corresponding editions of this textbook are also available below:

EBK EXCURSIONS IN MODERN MATHEMATICS
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780100802469
Excursions in Modern Mathematics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321825735
EXCURSIONS IN MODERN MATH
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781323741559
Excursions in Mathematics, Loose-Leaf Edition Plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- 18 Week Access Card Package
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780136208754
EXCURSIONS IN MOD.MATH W/ACCESS >BI<
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781323788721
Excursions in Modern Mathematics (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134468372
Excursions in Modern Mathematics, Books a la carte edition (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134469041
Excursions In Modern Mathematics, 9th Edition
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134494142
EBK EXCURSIONS IN MODERN MATHEMATICS
9th Edition
ISBN: 8220103632034
MYLAB MATH FOR EXCURSIONS IN MATHEMATIC
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780136415893
Excursions in modern mathematics
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780131873636
EBK EXCURSIONS IN MODERN MATHEMATICS
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780136969365
Excursions In Modern Mathematics (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780130177629
Excursions In Modern Mathematics: Student Solutions Manual
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780137469673
Pearson eText Excursions in Modern Mathematics -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780137423354

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