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At this time, it tops my list of best textbooks for finite mathematics, August 27, 2008
As a long-time teacher of mathematics and computer science at a small college, I have been called upon to teach nearly every class in the math and computer science programs. Finite mathematics is one of those classes and since I am always trolling for the best textbook; that is the context within which I examined this book.
The coverage is certainly what I consider the material of a course in finite mathematics. The general subjects are, in order of their coverage:
*) Linear equations, linear systems and linear programming
*) The basic mathematics of finance
*) Set theory and basic combinatorics
*) Probability and statistics
*) Markov chains
*) Logic
The exposition is smooth, readable and there are a large number of worked examples, which is the only way my students learn. Technology is included but it is very unobtrusive, a sidelight rather than a focus. A large number of exercises are included at the ends of the chapters and solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included in an appendix.
I do not know when I will teach finite mathematics again, but at this time, this book tops my list of possible textbooks.
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very useful book, September 25, 2009
Because I have choose this math class in the university, I need to buy this book. And I find it very useful,the process is very clear and particular.All in all,it's a good book.
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Excellent, February 17, 2011
I got this book for my finite class, and was happy to find it at such a cheap price. The seller said it would be in excellent condition, as I received the book it was brand new, and the book came way earlier than I expected.
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