Mathematics All Around (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Tom Pirnot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0201795116 | ISBN-13: 978-0201795110 | Edition: 2

In the words of the author, "I have written Mathematics All Around based on the belief that there are three things a student must focus on in order to learn and remember mathematics--understanding, understanding, understanding. Instead of simply presenting the students with an equation or method and asking them to repeat the procedure, I explain the thinking behind the subject so they have a better grasp of the material and an easier time with the work. With this approach, one can discuss topics usually considered "too difficult" for liberal arts students. As a result, students end up with an understanding of and positive attitude toward many different and often challenging mathematical topics."

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About the Author

Tom Pirnot received his bachelor's degree in music from Wilkes College and his PhD in mathematics from The Pennsylvania State University. He taught both mathematics and computer science at Kutztown University for thirty eight years. He has long been an innovator in liberal arts mathematics, writing his first text Mathematics: Tools and Models with Dalton Hunkins in 1977 which introduced topics such as apportionment, graph theory, and modeling to liberal arts students. His current text, Mathematics All Around, is now in its fourth edition. Tom continues to enjoy the loving support and encouragement of his wife Ann, their four children, and three grandchildren.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (March 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201795116
• ISBN-13: 978-0201795110
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Companion, February 11, 2012

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This review is from: Mathematics All Around (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book has been able to help me not only just do the work at hand, but allowed me to understand the material in greater detail. Without this I would have very lost in the class.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Review of Mathematics all around, October 4, 2011

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This review is from: Mathematics All Around (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

Book was damaged on the back outside cover, which was not mentioned in the used condition of the book. Also pages are written on in pencil, which also was not mentioned in the used condition of the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review: Mathematics All Around, February 15, 2009

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This review is from: Mathematics All Around (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

I was satified with this book. The only comment that I would make it that the seller stated that it was brand new which it was not because there was pencil marks on one of the pages. But other than that the book came in excellent condition.