Thinking Mathematically

Name: Thinking Mathematically
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312 pages2000Prentice HallISBN 9780130149381

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For a one-/two-term course in liberal arts mathematics, or survey of mathematics. This Expanded Edition of Thinking Mathematically includes additional chapters on Voting and Apportionment, and Graph Theory. More than any other course/text, Liberal Arts Math depends on strong, engaging applications and examples. Bob Blitzer's books are highly acclaimed for their well-conceived, relevant applications and meticulously annotated examples. This highly anticipated revision achieves the difficult balance between coverage and motivation, while helping students develop strong problem-solving skills. This book provides students with the skill building and practice so crucial at this level as well as the applications and technology necessary to foster an appreciation of the myriad uses of mathematics as they move forward in their college careers and beyond.

Publication Details

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 2000
Pages: 312
ISBN: 9780130149381
Language: en

About Unknown Author

Robert F. "Bob" Blitzer is a native of Manhattan, New York, 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 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 College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. Bob has written numerous mathematics textbooks, all published by Pearson. Source: [About the Author](https://www.amazon.com/College-Algebra-6th-Robert-Blitzer/dp/0321782283)