College Algebra (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

~ Robert F. Blitzer (Author)

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Product Description

<>Gets Them Engaged. Keeps Them Engaged

 

Blitzer's philosophy: present the full scope of mathematics, while always (1) engaging the student by opening their minds to learning (2) keeping the student engaged on every page (3) explaining ideas directly, simply, and clearly so they don't get "lost" when studying and reviewing.

About the Author

Bob Blitzer is a native of Manhattan and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (minor: English literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob is most energized by teaching mathematics and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade College for nearly 30 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. Bob has written Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Essentials of Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students, Algebra for College Students, Thinking Mathematically, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Precalculus, all published by Pearson Prentice Hall.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 832 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132191415
• ISBN-13: 978-0132191418
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best review and ramp up to algebra seen, May 15, 2007

By	Adult Student "Adult student" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

Very much liked the review of the prerequisite math rules needed to make progress with algebra. Good examples, good practice problems.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A math book with a sense of humor, November 29, 2007

By	Serber - See all my reviews

If you take the time to read the book it is engaging and sometimes funny. The author explains the math very well using real-world situtations. The application problems are great for bringing the concepts home.

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