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Nature of Mathematics
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Experience mathematics--and develop problem-solving skills that will benefit you throughout your life--with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS and its accompanying online learning tools. Karl Smith introduces you to proven problem-solving techniques and shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems. You'll also find coverage of interesting historical topics, and practical applications to settings and situations that you encounter in your day-to-day world, such as finance (amortization, installment buying, annuities) and voting. With this book's guidance, you'll both understand mathematical concepts and master the techniques.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- ES2
- Title
- Statement
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Prologue: Why Math?: A Historical Overview
- Ch 1: The Nature of Problem Solving
- Ch 2: The Nature of Sets
- Ch 3: The Nature of Logic
- Ch 4: The Nature of Numeration Systems
- Ch 5: The Nature of Numbers
- Ch 6: The Nature of Algebra
- Ch 7: The Nature of Geometry
- Ch 8: The Nature of Measurement
- Ch 9: The Nature of Networks and Graph Theory
- Ch 10: The Nature of growth
- Ch 11: The Nature of Financial Management
- Ch 12: The Nature of Counting
- Ch 13: The Nature of Probability
- Ch 14: The Nature of Statistics
- Ch 15: The Nature of Graphs and Functions
- Ch 16: The Nature of Mathematical Systems
- Ch 17: The Nature of Voting and Apportionment
- Ch 18: The Nature of Calculus
- Epilogue: Why Not Math?: Mathematics in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Selected Answers
- Index