Beginning Algebra (with CD-ROM, Make the Grade, and InfoTrac) [Hardcover]

R. David Gustafson (Author), Peter D. Frisk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0534453368 | ISBN-13: 978-0534453367 | Edition: 6

This text teaches solid mathematical skills while supporting the student with careful pedagogy. Gustafson and Frisk effectively prepare students for their next mathematics course as it presents all the topics associated with a first course in algebra. Mathematical concepts are motivated by need and illustrated through discussion, examples, and real-world applications.

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About the Author

David Gustafson earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University and now teaches at Rock Valley College. He is the co-author of several other best-selling mathematics texts including BEGINNING ALGEBRA, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, and BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: A COMBINED APPROACH. Gustafson is also the recipient of many professional honors, including Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 6 edition (October 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534453368
• ISBN-13: 978-0534453367
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,571,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes, College Algebra, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: A Combined Approach, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.