Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences (11th Edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 11
Pages: 736
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Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0132255707
Dewey Decimal Number: 510
EAN: 9780132255707
Publication Date: February 3, 2007
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Condition: Hardcover 11th by Barnett. Text only
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Product Description
Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving. This book features a collection of important topics from mathematics of finance, linear algebra, linear programming, probability, and statistics, with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. For the professional who wants to acquire essential mathematical tools for application in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.
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 This finite math book really counts!! May 6, 2003
Whiting John Wicker, Ph.D. (Gaithersburg, MD United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recommend this book in a heartbeat to anyone taking an introductory college-level mathematics course. I've used this book in courses that I've taught and students love it! Yes, there is a lot of material, but no, who says you have to read every page? It is also a great mathematics refresher! Furthermore, it covers many aspects of the mathematics of finance.
Excellent Text! May 8, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I sinmply loved the flow of this text! It mader so much sense to me the way the book went from one concept to the other! Highly recommended if you want to really learn and not "slide" through.
 Sound choice for a finite math textbook June 27, 2004
Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States(cashbacher@yahoo.com))
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a very sound choice as a textbook for a course in finite mathematics. The coverage is appropriate, the level suitable for the non-math major, the explanations are excellent and the authors take the title seriously.
The topics are covered in the following order:* Elementary functions and their graphs.
* The mathematics of finance.
* Matrices and systems of linear equations.
* Linear inequalities and linear programming.
* Logic, set theory and basic counting.
* Probability and probability distributions.
* Basic game and decision theory.
* Markov chains. There are many exercises and at the end of each section there is a set of basic exercises followed by a collection of applied problems. The set of applied problems is split into three categories: business & economics, life sciences and social sciences. Since finite mathematics is often a preparation for students to work in these fields, this format is what impressed me the most. With all of these "real world" problems to work as part of their study, no student using this book could ever legitimately say that they see no purpose to their studies. Solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included.
I came into contact with this book after my choice of textbook was irrevocable. Had I seen it earlier, it would have been the one I used.
Many exercises in economics, life and the social sciences June 26, 2004
Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States(cashbacher@yahoo.com))
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very sound choice as a textbook for a course in finite mathematics. The coverage is appropriate, the level suitable for the non-math major, the explanations are excellent and the authors take the title seriously.
The topics are covered in the following order:* Elementary functions and their graphs.
* The mathematics of finance.
* Matrices and systems of linear equations.
* Linear inequalities and linear programming.
* Logic, set theory and basic counting.
* Probability and probability distributions.
* Basic game and decision theory.
* Markov chains. There are many exercises and at the end of each section there is a set of basic exercises followed by a collection of applied problems. The set of applied problems is split into three categories: business & economics, life sciences and social sciences. Since finite mathematics is often a preparation for students to work in these fields, this format is what impressed me the most. With all of these "real world" problems to work as part of their study, no student using this book could ever legitimately say that they see no purpose to their studies. Solutions to the odd-numbered problems are included.
I came into contact with this book after my choice of textbook was irrevocable. Had I seen it earlier, it would have been the one I used.
 Difficult to understand thoughts August 27, 1998
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am taking a mathematics class using this book. The book is difficult to use as a reference or learning tool if you have not math oriented. The only reason why I am able to complete the problems is because I have a good instructor.
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