MATHEMATICS: A PRACTICAL ODYSSEY, 7E demonstrates mathematics? usefulness and relevance to students? daily lives through topics such as calculating interest and understanding voting systems. Well known for its clear writing and unique variety of topics, the text emphasizes problem-solving skills, practical applications, and the history of mathematics, and unveils the relevance of mathematics and its human aspect to students. To offer flexibility in content, the book contains more information than might be covered in a one-term course. The chapters are independent of each other so instructors can select the ideal topics for their courses. Additional ISBNs 9781428276901, 9781133384403, 1428276904, 1133384404, 9781111563820Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey By: David B. Johnson; Thomas A. Mowry Publisher: Cengage Learning Print ISBN: 9780538495059, 0538495057 other ISBNs: 9781133170495, 1133170498 Edition: 7th Pages: 1024 Copyright year: 2012