Nature of Math 11e - Hardcover

SMITH

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495012726 ISBN 13: 9780495012726

Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 2006

Synopsis

Written for liberal arts students and based on the belief that learning to solve problems is the principal reason for studying mathematics, the major theme of this book is problem solving. In the first section, Karl Smith introduces students to Polya's problem-solving techniques and then shows students how to use these techniques throughout the book to solve unfamiliar problems. In addition to the problem solving emphasis, the book is well renowned for its clear writing, coverage of historical topics, selection of topics, level, and exercise sets that feature great applications problems. Since the first edition of Smith's text was published, thousands of students have "experienced" mathematics rather than just doing problems. Smith's writing style gives students the confidence and ability to utilize mathematics in their everyday lives. The emphasis on problem solving and estimation, along with numerous in-text study aids, encourages students to understand the concepts while mastering techniques. Written for liberal arts students and based on the belief that learning to solve problems is the principal reason for studying mathematics, the major theme of this book is problem solving. In the first section, Karl Smith introduces students to Polya's problem-solving techniques and then shows students how to use these techniques throughout the book to solve unfamiliar problems. In addition to the problem solving emphasis, the book is well renowned for its clear writing, coverage of historical topics, selection of topics, level, and exercise sets that feature great applications problems. Since the first edition of Smith's text was published, thousands of students have "experienced" mathematics rather than just doing problems. Smith's writing style gives students the confidence and ability to utilize mathematics in their everyday lives. The emphasis on problem solving and estimation, along with numerous in-text study aids, encourages students to understand the concepts while mastering techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495012726
• ISBN 13: 9780495012726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1088