Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: The Language and Symbolism of Mathematics [Hardcover]

James W. Hall (Author), Brian A. Mercer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072495626 | ISBN-13: 978-0072495621 | Publication Date: July 2002 | Edition: Edition Unstated

Hall and Mercer's text is intended for schools that want a single book covering the standard topics from elementary algebra through intermediate algebra. The text is fully integrated, rather than being simply the joining of two, separate texts. Topics are organized not following the historical pattern, but by using as the guiding principles, the AMATYC standards as outlined in Crossroads in Mathematics. BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: THE LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLISM OF MATHEMATICS is oriented toward recent reforms in college level mathematics curricula.

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About the Author

JAMES W. HALL • B.S. and M.A. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and Ed.D. from

Oklahoma State University • 35 years teaching college mathematics with 31 years in the community college system

• Chair of the Mathematics Department at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, for 7 years

• Author of 19 mathematics books in developmental education

• Member of AMATYC (American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges) for 34 years, Midwest Regional Vice President 1987–1989, chair of the editorial review committee 1991–1995, and writing team chair for Chapter 6 on Curriculum and Program Development of Beyond Crossroads.

• President of IMACC (Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges) 1995–1996

• My wife and I enjoy traveling and seeing the wonders of the world, both natural and man-made.

BRIAN A. MERCER

• B.S. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and M.S. in mathematics from Southern Illinois University

• 11 years teaching community college mathematics

• Author of four mathematics books in developmental education

• Member of AMATYC and NADE (National Association for Developmental Mathematics)

• Board member of IMACC 2002–2005

• My wife, Nikki, and I stay busy with our two small children! --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 877 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); Edition Unstated edition (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072495626
• ISBN-13: 978-0072495621
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,547,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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