ABSTRACT

This textbook teaches everyday mathematics topics to non-math majors at the undergraduate level. Through numerous examples and more than 600 exercises, students learn how to use math seamlessly in a variety of practical areas, from conversion factors, statistics, visualization, money, and risk to games, art, music, and humor. The text develops a logical, real-world approach to data and reasoning. Real-life stories in each chapter capture students' interest and motivate them to work through the math. Ancillaries are available on the author's website.

part I|222 pages

The Math in Your Life

chapter 1|34 pages

Health, Safety and Mathematics

chapter 2|60 pages

Making Sense of Your World with Statistics

chapter 3|66 pages

Visualizing with Mathematics

chapter 4|58 pages

Money and Risk

part II|188 pages

The Life in Your Math!

chapter 5|70 pages

Deciding to Make the Best Decisions

chapter 6|42 pages

Art Imitating Math