Finite Mathematics and Its Applications (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

by Larry J. Goldstein (Author), David I. Schneider (Author), Martha J. Siegel (Author)

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A “tried and true” favorite of both students and instructors alike, this text offers extremely readable coverage of the principles of finite mathematics and their applications in business, social science, and the life sciences. Topics are presented in a straightforward, interesting manner, with considerable attention given to the applications of the mathematics. The goal is for the students' mathematical maturity and appreciation for the usefulness of mathematics to grow simultaneously. Many sections contain specially designed technology exercises.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 9 edition (February 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131873644
• ISBN-13: 978-0131873643
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,807 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing to differentitate it from the other finite textbooks, February 24, 2006

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

I am always trolling for a new and better textbook for my finite mathematics class. In my search, I have found a repetitive sameness to the books that are available. The only constant and real differentiating factors to the books are the order of the material and the quality of the writing. Occasionally, a book will cover a topic that the others don't, but often when that is done; it is a liability rather than an asset.
This book is like all the others in topics of coverage, the number of exercises is not excessive and there is a larger project at the end of each chapter. As is typical of nearly every math book, solutions to the odd exercises are included. Some day, a rebel will include solutions to the even numbered problems just to be different. I currently use "Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach 9th Edition" by Sullivan and Mizrahi in my class. Since I am happy with this text and there are no fundamental differences between Sullivan and Mizrahi and this one, I will not be changing what I use. However, I have no doubt that if I were to change to this one, it would introduce no significant problems.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied, January 21, 2009

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Book was in great condition like I was told it would be. The seller also was very kind and helpful and made sure to check in with a few emails. He also went as far as insuring the book I purchased even though I did not ask for it or pay for it. I'd buy from this seller again!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Textbook, September 14, 2008

By	G. Kirschner (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

A Math book for a curiously varied course. Everything from Linear Equations to Logic.

Mid to low level college class.

Bought from Amazon (new) for the same price as used at my local University bookstore.