{"product_id":"mathematics-for-sustainability-texts-for-quantitative-critical-thinking-9783319766591","title":"Mathematics for Sustainability (Texts for Quantitative Critical Thinking)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the 21st century classroom  this textbook poses  refines  and analyzes questions of sustainability in a quantitative environment. Building mathematical knowledge in the context of issues relevant to every global citizen today  this text takes an approach that empowers students of all disciplines to understand and reason with quantitative information. Whatever conclusions may be reached on a given topic  this book will prepare the reader to think critically about their own and other peoples arguments and to support them with careful  mathematical reasoning.  Topics are grouped in themes of measurement  flow  connectivity  change  risk  and decision-making. Mathematical thinking is at the fore throughout  as students learn to model sustainability on local  regional  and global scales. Exercises emphasize concepts  while projects build and challenge communication skills. With no prerequisites beyond high school algebra  instructors will find this book arich resource for engaging all majors in the mathematics classroom. From the Foreword No longer will you be just a spectator when people give you quantitative informationyou will become an active participant who can engage and contribute new insights to any discussion. There are many math books that will feed you knowledge  but it is rare to see a book like this one that will help you cultivate wisdom. As the authors illustrate  mathematics that pays attention to human considerations can help you look at the world with a new lens  help you frame important questions  and help you make wise decisions. Francis Edward Su  Harvey Mudd College\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651959840821,"sku":"ByrdShop_3319766597","price":72.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783319766591.jpg?v=1781847681","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/mathematics-for-sustainability-texts-for-quantitative-critical-thinking-9783319766591","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}