| Author | : Edward B. Burger |
| File Size | : 46,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 18 August 2004 |
| ISBN | : 1931914419 |
| Pages | : 798 pages |
The Heart of Mathematics by Edward B. Burger Book PDF Summary
Hallmark features include: * A focus on the important ideas of mathematics that students will retain long after their formal studies are complete. * An engaging and humorous style, written to be read and enjoyed. * Ten Life Lessons that readers will apply beyond their study of mathematics. * Use of a variety of visualization techniques that direct students to model their thinking and to actively explore the world around them. New to this Edition: * A new chapter, Deciding Wisely: Applications of Rigorous Thought, provides a thought-provoking capstone. * Expanded and improved statistics and probability content in Chapter 7, Taming Uncertainty. * Enhanced Mindscapes at the end of each section which ask the reader to review, apply and think deeply about the ideas presented in the chapter. * Radically superior ancillary package.
