Basic Technical Mathematics (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Allyn J. Washington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 4, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0321131932 | ISBN-13: 978-0321131935 | Edition: 8

This tried-and-true text from the pioneer of the basic technical mathematics course now has Addison-Wesley's amazing math technologies MyMathLab and MathXL helping students to develop and maintain the math skills they will need in their technical careers. Technical mathematics is a course pioneered by Allyn Washington, and the eighth edition of this text preserves the author's highly regarded approach to technical math, while enhancing the integration of technology in the text. The book is intended for a two- or three-semester course and is taught primarily to students who plan to pursue technical fields. The primary strength of the text is the heavy integration of technical applications, which aids the student in pursuit of a technical career by showing the importance of a strong foundation in algebraic and trigonometric math. Allyn Washington defined the technical math market when he wrote the first edition of Basic Technical Mathematics over forty years ago. His continued vision is to provide highly accurate mathematical concepts based on technical applications. The course is designed to allow the student to be simultaneously enrolled in allied technical areas, such as physics or electronics. The material in the text can be easily rearranged to fit the needs of both instructor and students. Above all, the author's vision of this book is to continue to show today's students that an understanding of elementary math is critical in many aspects of life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 8 edition (April 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321131932
• ISBN-13: 978-0321131935
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent presentation of mathematics for the engineering technician, September 4, 2007

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philipshelt "philipshelt" (cincinnati, ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Basic Technical Mathematics (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

Allyn Washington's Basic Technical Mathematics is well known in the engineering technology community. It has been used at many technical colleges for years and has become a "standard" by which other technical mathematics books are judged. Through seven editions (now eight) this book has probably introduced more engineering technicians to mathematics than any other. Explanations are clear, examples abundant, and review problems are plentiful. There is a student solutions manual that is reasonably priced (about $30.00) that can be purchased. The book progresses from basic mathematics all the way through trigonometric functions, complex numbers, matrices and analytic geometry. Math is not an easy subject to grasp, but if you are determined to learn this subject and are willing to spend the time, I can't think of a better textbook to learn from.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fancy name for "algebra", September 14, 2011

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Lori M. Wood "metalmuziclady" (Monson, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Technical Mathematics (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

Pretty vague terminology/problem explanation. Be sure your course offers the "MyMathLab" - at least this way you will have a chance to see how to solve the problems. Simply having the odd numbered answers in the back of the book is insufficient. Not all of these books automatically come with the access code for MyMathLab [mine didn't - it cost me an additional $80], so make sure you ask your seller to make sure.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Watch what you are buying!, August 20, 2009

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Nathan Ray Marshall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Technical Mathematics (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my brother's math class. The book finally arrived (after 8 days) and is in great condition, but there is one big problem. The 'MyMathLab' Series wording is misleading, in that the book did not come with the program attached. Upon examining the description further, I realized that it actually states that the book "may have the Program attached". That word 'may' covers their butt for when someone like me orders a book trusting that I will get what I order, and don't get what I order. The book is absolutely useless for someone who needs the MyMathLab Cd. Fortunately, my brother ended up not needing it, or it would have been returned much faster than it was received. For the BIG LIE, it only deserves one star.