Mathematics for the liberal arts
by
Brown, Jason I. (Jason Ira), 1961- author.
Title
:
Mathematics for the liberal arts
Author
:
Brown, Jason I. (Jason Ira), 1961- author.
ISBN
:
9780429167812
Edition
:
First edition.
Physical Description
:
1 online resource (440 pages) : 163 illustrations
Contents
:
chapter I The Math in Your Life -- chapter 1 Health, Safety and Mathematics -- chapter 2 Making Sense of Your World with Statistics -- chapter 3 Visualizing with Mathematics -- chapter 4 Money and Risk -- chapter II The Life in Your Math! -- chapter 5 Deciding to Make the Best Decisions -- chapter 6 Art Imitating Math -- chapter 7 Mathematics of Sound (and the Sound of Mathematics) -- chapter 8 Late Night Mathematics—Humor and Philosophy.
Abstract
:
Students See How Far a Little Math Can Take Them in Their Daily Lives Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 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.
Subject Term
:
MATHEMATICS / Recreations & Games.
Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS / Essays.
MATHEMATICS / Pre-Calculus.
MATHEMATICS / Reference.
Added Corporate Author
:
Taylor and Francis.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
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| Online Library | E-Book | 547133-1001 | QA63 | | CRC E-Books |