| College Algebra: Real Mathematics, Real People Revised Edition Contributor(s): Larson, Ron (Author) |
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ISBN: 1305071727 ISBN-13: 9781305071728 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $275.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Pre-calculus - Mathematics | Algebra - General |
| Dewey: 512 |
| LCCN: 2014947856 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8.7" W x 10.9" (3.83 lbs) 744 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ideal for courses that require the use of a graphing calculator, COLLEGE ALGEBRA: REAL MATHEMATICS, REAL PEOPLE features quality exercises, interesting applications, and innovative resources to help you succeed. Retaining the book's emphasis on student support, selected examples include notations directing students to previous sections where they can review concepts and skills needed to master the material at hand. The book also achieves accessibility through careful writing and design�including examples with detailed solutions that begin and end on the same page, which maximizes readability. Similarly, side-by-side solutions show algebraic, graphical, and numerical representations of the mathematics and support a variety of learning styles. Reflecting its subtitle, this significant revision focuses more than ever on showing readers the relevance of mathematics in their lives and future careers. |
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. |