Download or read book Calculus A Liberal Art written by W.M. Priestley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting mathematics as forming a natural bridge between the humanities and the sciences, this book makes calculus accessible to those in the liberal arts. Much of the necessary geometry and algebra are exposed through historical development, and a section on the development of calculus offers insights into the place of mathematics in the history of thought.
Download or read book Calculus A Historical Approach written by William McGowen Priestley and published by Springer. This book was released on 1979 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to calculus was written for liberal students, particularly for those principal interest is in the humanities.
Download or read book Mathematics for Liberal Arts written by Morris Kline and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mathematics for the Liberal Arts written by Donald Bindner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a clear bridge between mathematics and the liberal arts Mathematics for the Liberal Arts provides a comprehensible and precise introduction to modern mathematics intertwined with the history of mathematical discoveries. The book discusses mathematical ideas in the context of the unfolding story of human thought and highlights the application of mathematics in everyday life. Divided into two parts, Mathematics for the Liberal Arts first traces the history of mathematics from the ancient world to the Middle Ages, then moves on to the Renaissance and finishes with the development of modern mathematics. In the second part, the book explores major topics of calculus and number theory, including problem-solving techniques and real-world applications. This book emphasizes learning through doing, presents a practical approach, and features: A detailed explanation of why mathematical principles are true and how the mathematical processes work Numerous figures and diagrams as well as hundreds of worked examples and exercises, aiding readers to further visualize the presented concepts Various real-world practical applications of mathematics, including error-correcting codes and the space shuttle program Vignette biographies of renowned mathematicians Appendices with solutions to selected exercises and suggestions for further reading Mathematics for the Liberal Arts is an excellent introduction to the history and concepts of mathematics for undergraduate liberal arts students and readers in non-scientific fields wishing to gain a better understanding of mathematics and mathematical problem-solving skills.
Download or read book Math for Liberal Arts written by Karl J. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Schaum s Outline of Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors written by Christopher Thomas and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schaum's has Satisfied Students for 50 Years. Now Schaum's Biggest Sellers are in New Editions! For half a century, more than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's celebrates its 50th birthday with a brand-new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study. Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved Schaum's Outline of Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors helps students understand basic concepts and offer extra practice on such topics as logic, truth tables, axiom statements, consumer mathematics, probability and counting techniques, the real number system, and more. Each chapter offers clear concise explanations of topics and include hundreds of practice problems with step-by-step solutions.
Download or read book Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts written by Craig Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts" is designed to showcase the utility and beauty of mathematics for the college student majoring in the humanities or liberal arts. It uses a slow pace and informal style to explore not only its many uses but also its rich history as part of the human experience. The development of mathematics is showcased within a larger cultural context and explained as the evolution both as a true art from as well as a universal language for solving problems to improve society.
Download or read book Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Student written by Fred Richman and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book When Are We Ever Going To Use This Stuff written by Jim Matovina and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Are We Ever Going to Use This Stuff? College Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Major is a college level mathematics textbook designed with liberal arts majors in mind. This text uses practical, entertaining topics presented in a readable, student-centered style to teach mathematics concepts and skills for the non-STEM major. While emphasizing practical application over symbolic manipulation, students learn where, when, why, and how the math they learn will help them in their lives. Specific topics include consumer math, apportionment, statistics, probability, set theory, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and voting techniques, with the history of mathematics as a consistent motivational thread throughout. Concepts are taught within familiar contexts with a focus on the development of problem-solving skills. The eighth edition features a few new historical topics and additional readings in each chapter, updated examples to make the material more relevant, and "From a Different Point of View" sections throughout to emphasize alternative perspectives. To help students and teachers cope with the emerging national trend of reducing or eliminating prerequisite courses, a significant number of review passages have been woven throughout the material.
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Download or read book Calculus Concepts written by Donald R. LaTorre and published by Brooks Cole. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A calculus book designed primarily for students in fields such as business, economics, liberal arts, management, and the social and life sciences for which knowledge of the basic concepts of calculus is helpful. Focuses on the concepts of the derivative and the integral.
Download or read book WHEN ARE WE EVER GOING TO USE THIS STUFF written by JIM;YATES MATOVINA (RONALD.) and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Are We Ever Going to Use This Stuff? College Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Major is a college level mathematics textbook designed with liberal arts majors in mind.
Download or read book Math for Liberal Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sections: 1. Numbers and operations. 2. Algebra and functions. 3. Geometry and measurement. 4. Data analysis, statistics and probability. 5. Logic, logarithms & exponents, unit conversion and interest. Includes sample test questions for each section and tips on test preparation and strategies.
Download or read book Mathematics written by Thomas J. Miles and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text includes a history of math and covers logic, computing, finance, and geometry. The numerous exercise and problem sets, including writing exercises, provide non-majors with a thorough foundation of mathematics. Optional Road Maps, included in the preface, provide different ways to organize chapter topics in a coherent fashion, and ideas and goals for various approaches to teaching the course. (This information is expanded upon in the Instructor's Manual.)
Download or read book Math 116 written by David B. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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