Thinking Mathematically

by Robert Blitzer

For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics. Show students their world is profoundly mathematical, meaningful, and fun Students often struggle to find the relevance of math in their everyday lives. In Thinking Mathematically, 7th Edition, Bob Blitzer’s distinctive and relatable voice engages students in the world of math through compelling, real-world applications ― student-loan debt, time breakdown for an average NFL broadcast, and many more. Understanding that most students in this course are not math majors (and are unlikely to take another math class), Blitzer uses current data compiled from hundreds of books, magazines, and online sources to show students how truly meaningful and fun math can be. Also available with MyLab Math MyLabTM Math is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab 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 physical text and MyLab Math, search 013470830X / 9780134708300 Thinking Mathematically Plus MyLab Math - Access Card Package Package consists

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Science

1056 pages, Hardcover

First published December 29, 1999

Reviews

[Falyn Owens]

Yes, I'm adding this math book to my reading log. Why, you may ask?

BECAUSE THIS BOOK CAUSED ME TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF PAIN AND SUFFERING DURING THIS SEMESTER AND IT CAN OFFER ME AT LEAST *SOMETHING* NICE IN RETURN.

Also, because the author gave so much background information at the beginning of each chapter, it felt like reading an entire story BEFORE teaching me anything math-related (and sometimes, he used examples from the text, so it wasn't like I could skip over the anecdotes from hell).

Thank you, that is all.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the most understandable college-level math textbook I've ever had to use.

[Tom Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very wide in scope, this is an applied algebra course aimed, in the curriculum I was assigned to teach it, at liberal arts majors and future teachers. I liked most the focus on mathematically understanding loans in interest in the context of practical life decisions.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only did three or so chapters from this book, so i cant review the book as a whole, but from what chapters i did, this book is pretty good for a math book. Takes subjects that could be confusing and really breaks them down, making it easy to understand. Definitely good for people who aren't the greatest at math.

[Dwight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good college level Math book.

[J.b. Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uh... Yeah math... No

[Skai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for my
Math for the Liberal Arts I class.

[Robin Hatcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Math isn't my most favorite topic of study, but this textbook, along with MyMathLab, helped the learning process to not be as difficult as I anticipated.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good review of basic math.