| College Algebra and Calculus: An Applied Approach Revised Edition Contributor(s): Larson, Ron (Author), Hodgkins, Anne V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1133105068 ISBN-13: 9781133105060 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $275.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Algebra - General - Mathematics | Calculus - Mathematics | Applied |
| Dewey: 512 |
| LCCN: 2011935271 |
| Series: Textbooks Available with Cengage Youbook |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 8.5" W x 11" (5.10 lbs) 1136 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, Second Edition provides a comprehensive resource for college algebra and applied calculus courses. The mathematical concepts and applications are consistently presented in the same tone and pedagogy to promote confidence and a smooth transition from one course to the next. The consolidation of content for two courses in a single text saves instructors time in their course--and saves students the cost of an extra textbook. |
Contributor Bio(s): Larson, Ron: - Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught since 1970. He is considered the pioneer of using multimedia to enhance the learning of Mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson conducts seminars and in-service workshops for math educators around the country about using computer technology as an instructional tool and motivational aid. He is the recipient of the 2014 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTAL FUNCTIONS, the 2014 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for PRECALCULUS, the 2012 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, and the 1996 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for INTERACTIVE CALCULUS--a complete text on CD-ROM that was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the internet. Dr. Larson authors numerous textbooks including the best-selling Calculus series published by Cengage.Hodgkins, Anne V.: - Anne Hodgkins received her Ed.D. in higher education from Texas A&M University at Commerce in 1990. She has taught at the secondary, community college and university levels. She currently teaches at Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona. She especially enjoys teaching intermediate and college algebra as well as calculus. Her interests include math education and research in mathematics teaching strategies. |