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 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts written by Jason I. Brown and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook teaches everyday mathematics topics to non-math majors at the undergraduate level. Through numerous examples and more than 600 exercises, students learn how to use math seamlessly in a variety of practical areas, from conversion factors, statistics, visualization, money, and risk to games, art, music, and humor. The text develops a logical, real-world approach to data and reasoning. Real-life stories in each chapter capture students' interest and motivate them to work through the math. Ancillaries are available on the author's website.
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 Math in Society written by David Lippman and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Math in Society is a survey of contemporary mathematical topics, appropriate for a college-level topics course for liberal arts major, or as a general quantitative reasoning course.This book is an open textbook; it can be read free online at http://www.opentextbookstore.com/mathinsociety/. Editable versions of the chapters are available as well.
Download or read book A Mathematics Sampler written by William P. Berlinghoff and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2001-01-10 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fifth edition, A Mathematics Sampler presents mathematics as both science and art, focusing on the historical role of mathematics in our culture. It uses selected topics from modern mathematics—including computers, perfect numbers, and four-dimensional geometry—to exemplify the distinctive features of mathematics as an intellectual endeavor, a problem-solving tool, and a way of thinking about the rapidly changing world in which we live. A Mathematics Sampler also includes unique LINK sections throughout the book, each of which connects mathematical concepts with areas of interest throughout the humanities. The original course on which this text is based was cited as an innovative approach to liberal arts mathematics in Lynne Cheney's report, "50 HOURS: A Core Curriculum for College Students", published by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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 When Are We Ever Going to Use This Stuff written by James Matovina and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 422 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. Standard mathematics texts typically mimic the style and tone of those written for STEM-track students. This text, while rigorous enough to ensure a high level of mastery over the material, uses practical, entertaining topics presented in a readable, student-centered style to teach mathematics concepts and skills for the non-major. When Are We Ever Going to Use This Stuff? emphasizes practical application over symbolic manipulation across several different topics that are ideal for the liberal arts major. Students learn where, when, why, and how the math will help them in their lives. The subject matter includes 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. When Are We Ever Going to Use This Stuff? is a fresh, student-friendly offering for lower-division courses that meet the math requirement for liberal arts students. Jim Matovina earned his M.S. in mathematics and a post-baccalaureate certificate in statistics at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Matovina teaches at the College of Southern Nevada, where he has also served as chair of the math department, as well as the department's webmaster. Ronald Yates earned his M.S. in mathematics at Montana State University and holds an M.Ed. in higher education leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is a professor of mathematics at the College of Southern Nevada, where he has served as the department's webmaster and parliamentarian.
Download or read book Mathematics for Liberal Arts written by Manisha Ranade and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Math for Liberal Studies written by James Hamblin and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nature of Problem Solving in Geometry and Probability written by Karl J. Smith and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special version of the complete student text contains a Resource Integration Guide as well as it has answers printed next to the respective exercises. Graphs, tables, and other answers too long to appear next to their exercises are in a special answer section in the back of the text.
Download or read book Sciencia written by Matt Tweed and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects six short illustrated volumes covering topics in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, evolution, and astronomy.
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 Social Justice Resources for the College Classroom written by Gizem Karaali and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics for Social Justice offers a collection of resources for mathematics faculty interested in incorporating questions of social justice into their classrooms. The book begins with a series of essays from instructors experienced in integrating social justice themes into their pedagogy; these essays contain political and pedagogical motivations as well as nuts-and-bolts teaching advice. The heart of the book is a collection of fourteen classroom-tested modules featuring ready-to-use activities and investigations for the college mathematics classroom. The mathematical tools and techniques used are relevant to a wide variety of courses including college algebra, math for the liberal arts, calculus, differential equations, discrete mathematics, geometry, financial mathematics, and combinatorics. The social justice themes include human trafficking, income inequality, environmental justice, gerrymandering, voting methods, and access to education. The volume editors are leaders of the national movement to include social justice material into mathematics teaching. Gizem Karaali is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Pomona College. She is one of the founding editors of The Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, and an associate editor for The Mathematical Intelligencer and Numeracy ; she also serves on the editorial board of the MAA's Carus Mathematical Monographs. Lily Khadjavi is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Loyola Marymount University and is a past co-chair of the Infinite Possibilities Conference. She has served on the boards of Building Diversity in Science, the Barbara Jordan-Bayard Rustin Coalition, and the Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus.
Download or read book The Joy of Finite Mathematics written by Chris P. Tsokos and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based on the authors’ experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida’s CLAST exam or similar core requirements. Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual
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 Linear Mathematics written by Patricia Clark Kenschaft and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Versatile, time-tested, and widely used, this text requires only two years of high school algebra. Suitable for one-year or single-semester courses. Each chapter features sample tests with answers. 1978 edition.
Download or read book For All Practical Purposes written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications.
