Intermediate Algebra for College Students - Hardcover

Blitzer, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023108444 ISBN 13: 9780023108440

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

Intermediate Algebra for College Students, third edition, provides comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the topics required in a one-term course in intermediate algebra. The book is written for college students who have had a course in introductory algebra.

The goal of the Blitzer Algebra series is to provide students with a strong foundation in Algebra. Each text is designed to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities and prepare students for subsequent Algebra courses as well as “service” math courses. Topics are presented in an interesting and inviting format, incorporating real world sourced data and encouraging modeling and problem-solving.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob is most energized by teaching mathematics and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade Community College for nearly 30 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade Community College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Bob has written Introductory Algebra for College Students, Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Algebra for College Students, Thinking Mathematically, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Precalculus, all published by Prentice Hall.

Synopsis:

This text has three fundamental goals: to help students acquire a solid foundation in intermediate algebra, preparing them for courses in precalculus mathematics as well as other fields; to enable students to develop problem-solving skills, fostering critical thinking within a varied and interesting setting; and to show students how algebra can be used to solve real-life problems in numerous disciplines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0023108444
• ISBN 13: 9780023108440
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 800