Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

Johnson, Craig

ISBN 10: 1716394872 / ISBN 13: 9781716394874

Editore: Lulu.com (edition ), 2021

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• Titolo: Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
• Editore: Lulu.com (edition )
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1716394872
• ISBN 13: 9781716394874
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Good

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Riassunto

"Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts" is designed to showcase the utility and beauty of mathematics for the college student majoring in the humanities or liberal arts. It uses a slow pace and informal style to explore not only its many uses but also its rich history as part of the human experience. The development of mathematics is showcased within a larger cultural context and explained as the evolution both as a true art from as well as a universal language for solving problems to improve society.

Informazioni sull?autore

Craig M. Johnson received his B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois and his M.S. and PhD. in Mathematics from Purdue University. He has taught at Marywood University in Scranton, PA for the past 28 years and was chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department for 13 years. His publications are in the area of algebraic topology and also concerning the connections between mathematics and music theory. He has taught most of the courses for the undergraduate math major and also astronomy and cosmology.