Survey of Mathematics with Applications with MyMathLab Student Access Kit, Expanded Edition, A (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Allen R. Angel (Author), Christine D. Abbott (Author), Dennis C. Runde (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0321566610 | ISBN-13: 978-0321566614 | Publication Date: May 15, 2008 | Edition: 8

This best-selling text balances solid mathematical coverage with a comprehensive overview of mathematical concepts as they relate to varied disciplines. The text provides an appreciation of mathematics, highlighting mathematical history, and applications of math to the arts and sciences. It is an ideal book for students who require a general overview of mathematics, especially those majoring in liberal arts, the social sciences, business, nursing and allied health fields. Let us introduce you to the practical, interesting, accessible, and powerful world of mathematics today—the world of A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 8e.

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Allen Angel received his BS and MS in mathematics from SUNY at New Paltz. He completed additional graduate work at Rutgers University. He taught at Sullivan County Community College and Monroe Community College, where he served as chairperson of the Mathematics Department. He served as Assistant Director of the National Science Foundation at Rutgers University for the summers of 1967 - 1970. He was President of The New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC). He also served as Northeast Vice President of the American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC). Allen lives in Palm Harbor, Florida but spends his summers in Penfield, New York. He enjoys playing tennis and watching sports. He also enjoys traveling with his wife Kathy.

 

 

Christine Abbott received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from SUNY Brockport and her graduate degree in mathematics education from Syracuse University. Since then she has taught mathematics at Monroe Community College and has recently chaired the department. In her spare time she enjoys watching sporting events, particularly baseball, college basketball, college football and the NFL. She also enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading

 

 

Dennis Runde has a BS degree and an MS degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin--Platteville and Milwaukee respectively. He has a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. He has been teaching for over fifteen years at Manatee Community College in Florida and for almost ten at Saint Stephen's Episcopal School. Besides coaching little league baseball, his other interests include history, politics, fishing, canoeing, and cooking. He and his wife Kristin stay busy keeping up with their three sons--Alex, Nick, and Max. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1039 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 8 edition (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321566610
• ISBN-13: 978-0321566614
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice, September 11, 2009

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Steven Swaim "Steven Swaim" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survey of Mathematics with Applications, A (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent resource for those you have a hard time with math. I am using this book for a class I am taking in college. This book along with the instructor have really brought a lot to life for me. I am not good at math, but it has helped bring some very needed understanding which makes me more comfortable with the subject. The book is very self explanatory and it helps to work through the examples in the instruction part of the book to gain a better hold of the subject matter. Also, the Student's Solutions Manual needs to be purchased because it helps to fill in the holes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good math, February 24, 2009

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Yen Ngoc Phan (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survey of Mathematics with Applications, A (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

Covers a lot of area. But like every math book, it's hard to learn math from a book, so if it comes with a class or teacher, it's a great supplement.

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5.0 out of 5 stars math book review, January 28, 2009

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This review is from: Survey of Mathematics with Applications, A (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

Topics include: Critical thinking skills, Logic, Consumer math, Probability and Statistics along with basic Algebra, Geometry & graphs. Basic concepts covered in understandable text with examples. Colorful pictures and graphs throughout. My high school son is doing well with it. (dually enrolled in college class)