Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences

Description

New and updated features of this title

• New full-color design and modern look helps students navigate the text and enhances its pedagogical features. The revised design is free of potentially distracting elements. 
  • Figures have been re-rendered using the latest software and re-conceived to take advantage of a full color palette in order to maximize their instructional potential.
• Reminder features in the margin either remind students of a concept that is needed at that point in the book or direct the student back to the section in which it was covered earlier.
• Section 2.1 includes rewritten and simplified material on cost, revenue and profit.
• The chapter “Games and Decisions” was moved online. The Preface includes a link to where that chapter can be found. It is also housed within MyLab Math, along with all the resources that formerly accompanied this chapter.

Hallmark features of this title

• A Diagnostic Prerequisite Test assesses prerequisite skills prior to the course and provides a Basic Algebra Review to help students remediate where necessary.
• Over 300 worked examples introduce concepts and demonstrate problem-solving techniques.
• Matched Problems with each of the worked examples reinforce basic topics and help students assess their understanding.
• Exercise sets after each section include Skills Warm-up problems that review prerequisite knowledge, followed by problems categorized by difficulty (A, B, and C), followed by Applications. 
• Applications give students substantial experience in modeling and solving real-world problems.
• Chapter Reviews summarize important terms, symbols, and concepts and are followed by Review Exercises. 

About our authors

Raymond A. Barnett,  a native of California, received his B.A. in mathematical statistics from the University of California at Berkeley and his M.A. in mathematics from the University of Southern California. He has been a member of the Merritt College Mathematics Department and was chairman of the department for 4 years. Raymond Barnett has authored or co-authored 18 textbooks in mathematics, most of which are still in use. In addition to international English editions, a number of books have been translated into Spanish.

The late Michael R. Ziegler received his B.S. from Shippensburg State College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. After completing post-doctoral work at the University of Kentucky, he was appointed to the faculty of Marquette University where he held the rank of Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Dr. Ziegler published over a dozen research articles in complex analysis and co-authored 11 undergraduate mathematics textbooks with Raymond A. Barnett, and more recently with Karl E. Byleen.

Karl E. Byleen received his B.S., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Nebraska. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science of Marquette University. He has published a dozen research articles on the algebraic theory of semigroups.

Christopher Stocker received his B.S. in mathematics and computer science from St. John’s University in Minnesota and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.  He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science of Marquette University.  He has published 8 research articles in the areas of graph theory and combinatorics.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLab™ or Mastering™, several versions may exist for each title—including customized versions for individual schools—and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering platforms.

For one-semester courses in Finite Mathematics.

Helps students “get the idea.”

Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th Edition offers more built-in guidance than any other text for this course – with special emphasis on applications and prerequisite skills – and a host of student-friendly features to help students catch up or learn on their own. The text’s emphasis on helping students “get the idea” is enhanced in the new edition by a design refresh, updated data and applications, and a robust MyLab™ Math course.

Also available with MyLab Math 

MyLab™ Math is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Learn more about MyLab Math.

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For Books a la Carte editions that include MyLab™ or Mastering™, several versions may exist for each title—including customized versions for individual schools—and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering platforms.

For one-semester courses in Finite Mathematics.

Built-in guidance that helps students “get the idea.”

Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 14th Edition offers more built-in guidance than any other text available — with special emphasis on prerequisites skills — and a host of student-friendly features to help students catch up or learn on their own. The text’s emphasis on helping students “get the idea” is enhanced in the new edition by a design refresh, updated data and applications, and a robust MyLab™ Math course.

Also available with MyLab Math

By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.

NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab™ Math does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and MyLab Math, search for:

0134862570 / 9780134862576  Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, Books a la Carte Edition Plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText — Title-Specific Access Card Package, 14/e

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• 0134677951 / 9780134677958 Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, Books a la Carte Edition
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