Excursions in Modern Mathematics
Tannenbaum, Peter
ISBN 10: 0131001914 ISBN 13: 9780131001916
Published by Prentice Hall PTR, 2003
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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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Excursions in Modern Mathematics
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 5th.