Analytic Trigonometry: with Applications [Hardcover]

Raymond A. Barnett (Author), Michael R. Ziegler (Author), Karl E. Byleen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0470000120 | ISBN-13: 978-0470000120 | Edition: 8

Featuring rich applications and integrated coverage of graphing utilities, this hands-on trigonometry text guides students step by step, from the right triangle to the unit-circle definitions of the trigonometric functions. Examples with matched problems illustrate almost every concept and encourage students to be actively involved in the learning process. Key pedagogical elements, such as annotated examples, think boxes, caution warnings, and reviews help students comprehend and retain the material.

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About the Author

Raymond A. Barnett, a native of and educated in California, received his B.A. in mathematical statistics from the University of California at Berkeley and his M.A. in mathematics from the University of Southern California. He has been a member of the Merritt College Mathematics Department, and was chairman of the department for four years. Associated with four different publishers, Raymond Barnett has authored or co-authored eighteen textbooks in mathematics, most of which are still in use. In addition to international English editions, a number of books have been translated into Spanish. Co-authors include Michael Ziegler, Marquette University; Thomas Kearns, Northern Kentucky University; Charles Burke, City College of San Francisco; John Fujii, Merritt College, and Karl Byleen, Marquette University.

Michael R. Ziegler received his B.S. from Shippensburg State College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. After completing postdoctoral work at the University of Kentucky, he was appointed to the faculty of Marquette University where he currently holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Dr. Ziegler has published over a dozen research articles in complex analysis and has co-authored over a dozen undergraduate mathematics textbooks with Raymond Barnett and Karl Byleen.

Karl E. Byleen received the B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Nebraska. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science of Marquette University. He has published a dozen research articles on the algebraic theory of semigroups. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (August 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470000120
• ISBN-13: 978-0470000120
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for all levels, July 7, 2001

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Ibrahim Yav Gultekin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Analytic Trigonometry with Applications (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

It provides wide range of practical applications, with plain English, colorful pages, step by step from basic to advanced approach. It has got answers at the back. I recommend it`s Instructor`s solutions manual as well...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Compliment Great Class, July 7, 2007

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This review is from: Analytical Trigonometry With Applications (Mathematics) (Hardcover)

The strength of this book is its organization. The reader is first introduced to the relation of arc length, radius, and angle. Then degrees and radians are learned. Then the unit circle is introduced. This is one of the best ways to learn trig.

The textbook presents the theory in a clear way that is easy to follow. If you were to read the chapter, you know enough to answer any of the problems. And if you were decided between texts, the layout of the problems of this text would be the reason to choose it. That is because of the science and real world applications of the problems. This is not "plug and chug." It is applying what was learned.

For me this book and the class in which it was used formed the foundation of all my latter math courses. This book has some pre-calculus problems, but that isn't its focus. Calculus has its advantages, but I always found trig to be more visual than most things in calculus. It is easier to picture what is actually going on in the math problem. But if you can relate your newly learned problem solving skills when approaching calculus problems, you will have no trouble.

One of my favorite problems in this book, which was included in the sixth edition on page 281, problem 71, is about an arched doorway. I don't know if the current versions have this problem. However it is worth researching. On my website (see my profile), I discuss this problem. And the excellent problems is what make this the best trig book I've seen.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Organized, January 12, 2009

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Daniel W. Farmer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Analytic Trigonometry with Applications (Hardcover)

Barnett's book is well organized and for those just getting into Trigonometry, you will appreciate the clarity of the examples.