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W.D. Wallis - Mathematics in the Real World - 9781461485285 - V9781461485285
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Mathematics in the Real World

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Description for Mathematics in the Real World Hardcover.

Mathematics in the Real World is a self-contained, accessible introduction to the world of mathematics for non-technical majors. With a focus on everyday applications and context, the topics in this textbook build in difficulty and are presented sequentially, starting with a brief review of sets and numbers followed by an introduction to elementary statistics, models, and graph theory. Data and identification numbers are then covered, providing the pathway to voting and finance. Each subject is covered in a concise and clear fashion through the use of real-world applications and the introduction of relevant terminology. Many sample problems – both writing exercises ... Read more

Covering six major units and outlining a one-semester course, Mathematics in the Real World is aimed at undergraduate liberal art students fulfilling the mathematics requirement in their degree program. This introductory text will be an excellent resource for such courses, and will show students where mathematics arises in their everyday lives.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Number of Pages
270
Place of Publication
Secaucus, United States
ISBN
9781461485285
SKU
V9781461485285
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Mathematics in the Real World
From the book reviews: “The presentation is concise, precise and transparent. A number of worked-in-detail examples is considered in each section; this facilitates greatly understanding of the material. … This text is a welcome addition to the existing literature and is warmly recommended not only as a textbook for a mathematics course for students in economics, finance, social and ... Read more

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