Finite Mathematics for Business Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (10th Edition) (Hardcover)

by Raymond A. Barnett (Author), Michael R. Ziegler (Author), Karl E. Byleen (Author)

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Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving. This book features a collection of important topics from mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. For the professional who wants to acquire essential mathematical tools for application in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.

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This text covers mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability and descriptive statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be student friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem-solving. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 10 edition (March 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131139622
• ISBN-13: 978-0131139626
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #433,773 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sound choice for a finite math textbook, June 27, 2004

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This is a very sound choice as a textbook for a course in finite mathematics. The coverage is appropriate, the level suitable for the non-math major, the explanations are excellent and the authors take the title seriously.
The topics are covered in the following order:

* Elementary functions and their graphs.
* The mathematics of finance.
* Matrices and systems of linear equations.
* Linear inequalities and linear programming.
* Logic, set theory and basic counting.
* Probability and probability distributions.
* Basic game and decision theory.
* Markov chains.

There are many exercises and at the end of each section there is a set of basic exercises followed by a collection of applied problems. The set of applied problems is split into three categories: business & economics, life sciences and social sciences. Since finite mathematics is often a preparation for students to work in these fields, this format is what impressed me the most. With all of these "real world" problems to work as part of their study, no student using this book could ever legitimately say that they see no purpose to their studies. Solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included.
I came into contact with this book after my choice of textbook was irrevocable. Had I seen it earlier, it would have been the one I used.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars my math lab cd does not come with this book, you must purchase a seperate online subscription, October 8, 2008

By	Jan Taylor (Richland, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (11th Edition) (Hardcover)

YOu must purchase a seperate online subscription to my math lab. It appears from the bookcover to be included but is not. Just want everyone to know that some have it and this one deosn't.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This finite math book really counts!!, May 6, 2003

By	Whiting John Wicker, Ph.D. "fairandcheap" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (Hardcover)

I recommend this book in a heartbeat to anyone taking an introductory college-level mathematics course. I've used this book in courses that I've taught and students love it! Yes, there is a lot of material, but no, who says you have to read every page? It is also a great mathematics refresher! Furthermore, it covers many aspects of the mathematics of finance.