Nature of Mathematics

by Karl J. Smith

Book Overview

Experience mathematics--and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life--with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS and its accompanying online learning tools. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems. You'll also find coverage of interesting historical topics, and practical applications to settings and situations that you encounter in your...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1133947255
• ISBN13: 9781133947257
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 1024 Pages
• Weight: 4.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.8" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

The Nature of Mathematics(10th Edition)

Terrific book on the fundementals of mathematics, and a detailed background to further build you knowledge base. Highly recommended. 17 Chapters starting with "Problem Solving" and working up to "Fundemental Calculus." Easy to read, with illustrations and many examples to accompany the text.

Math Text Book Review

I received the product in less time that quoted and it was the correct version of the book I needed for my Math class

Outstanding overview of math for the math phobic

this book is the best I have ever seen - it encompasses all phases of basic math from the stone age to the present in a logical and comprehensive style.

A math text for the masses

This book satisfies the informal definition of the liberal arts "discipline." A little bit about a lot of things, but not too much of any one thing. Which is precisely the targeted audience. The following topics are covered, and one should preface each with the word elementary: set theory, deductive reasoning, computers, number theory, algebra, the mathematics of finance, geometry, functions, probability, statistics, and mathematical modeling. All presentations are structured so that one can pick and choose without serious loss of continuity. Large numbers of problems are given at the end of each chapter, and the solutions to the odds are in the back of the book. The text is written in a style that is described as humanistic. Features included in the text are as follows: birthdates of famous mathematicians at the start of the chapters, brief biographical sketches in the margins; cartoons; historical notes; and news clips. All of these add a note of relaxation that serves to improve the quality. The only criticism is one that stems from personal bias. The chapter on computers does not have enough material to even begin to achieve computer literacy. With the incredible and expanding diversification of computer use, only a full course can begin to prepare people. It would have been better to leave this topic out. This book is an excellent example of a math text for the masses. Any potential user can find what they want here. Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.

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