Nature of Mathematics (11th Edition)

Nature of Mathematics (11th Edition) by Smith, Karl J.. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780495012726.

Experience mathematics and hone your problem-solving skills with THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICS and its accompanying online learning tools. The author introduces you to Polyas problem-solving techniques and then shows you how to use these techniques to solve unfamiliar problems. Youll also find coverage of historical topics, and exercise sets that feature problems applied to real world settings. Included with your purchase is access to the CengageNOW, an online tutorial that allows you to work with real math notation in real time, with unlimited practice problems, instant analysis and feedback, and streaming video to illustrate key concepts, as well as Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING, a live, online mathematics tutoring service.