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Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning
Approach prepares students for the mathematics they will encounter
in college courses, their future career, and life in general. Its
quantitative reasoning approach helps students to build the skills
needed to understand major issues in everyday life, and compels
students to acquire the problem-solving tools that they will need
to think critically about quantitative issues in contemporary
society. This program will provide a better teaching and learning
experience-for you and your students. Here's how: *Improved results
with MyMathLab(r), which is designed to work hand-in-hand with the
book and offers additional practice and learning aids that improve
student learning in measurable ways. *The real-world focus turns
students' attention to the math they will need for college, career,
and life. * A wide range of exercises and problem types end each
unit, making it easy for instructors to create assignments to fit
their course goals. *Study and review features in every chapter are
designed to help students use their time effectively.
For a three-semester or four-quarter calculus course covering
single variable and multivariable calculus for mathematics,
engineering, and science majors. This much anticipated second
edition of the most successful new calculus text published in the
last two decades retains the best of the first edition while
introducing important advances and refinements. Authors Briggs,
Cochran, and Gillett build from a foundation of meticulously
crafted exercise sets, then draw students into the narrative
through writing that reflects the voice of the instructor, examples
that are stepped out and thoughtfully annotated, and figures that
are designed to teach rather than simply supplement the narrative.
The authors appeal to students' geometric intuition to introduce
fundamental concepts, laying a foundation for the development that
follows. The groundbreaking eBook contains over 650 Interactive
Figures that can be manipulated to shed light on key concepts. This
text offers a superior teaching and learning experience.Here's how:
*A robust MyMathLab(r) course contains more than 7,000 assignable
exercises, an eBook with 650 Interactive Figures, and built-in
tutorials so students can get help when they need it. *Reflects how
students use a textbook-they start with the exercises and flip back
for help if they need it. *Organization and presentation of content
facilitates learning of key concepts, skills, and applications.
Will capitalism survive forever? Capitalism has always lived in and
with crisis. Wars, revolutions, economic depression and repeated
recessions, the threat of nuclear annihilation and ecological
disaster have all failed to break the dominance of this economic
and political system. Challenging the predominance of capitalism in
a world fraught with inequalities, this book returns to classical
Marxism to reaffirm its relevance. It explores the contradictions
within capitalism as well as explains why Marxism has been unable
to mount a sustained challenge to capitalism. In order to explore
concrete alternatives in a period of increasing capitalist
globalisation and crisis, it goes on to present perspectives by
which theory and practice might be reunited to building independent
political and organisational structures. A search for "something
better", this volume will be an engaging read for scholars and
researchers of politics, especially political theory and political
economy, economics, and sociology.
As the sun rises on China and sets on America, the world holds its
breath. China, the USA and Capitalism's Last Crusade looks at the
rise of China and the decline of the USA but from a different
angle. William Briggs argues that this struggle for economic
supremacy is being played out against a much bigger backdrop; the
decline of the economic structure of capitalism. In this sense, the
decline of the USA is portrayed as that larger economic decline in
microcosm. Briggs examines the relationship between state and
capital, of how capitalism came to dominate the world, and of the
historical, political and economic rise of both the USA and China.
He shows that the struggle between the two nations has little to do
with cultural, historical, demographic, political or ideological
differences, but with what they have in common. Despite the
portrayal of China as being 'socialist' it functions as a
capitalist economy in the globalised capitalist world. While its
journey to capitalism may have differed, the end point is the same
and this is why there is such animosity, such conflict, such
acrimony between the two states.
Will capitalism survive forever? Capitalism has always lived in and
with crisis. Wars, revolutions, economic depression and repeated
recessions, the threat of nuclear annihilation and ecological
disaster have all failed to break the dominance of this economic
and political system. Challenging the predominance of capitalism in
a world fraught with inequalities, this book returns to classical
Marxism to reaffirm its relevance. It explores the contradictions
within capitalism as well as explains why Marxism has been unable
to mount a sustained challenge to capitalism. In order to explore
concrete alternatives in a period of increasing capitalist
globalisation and crisis, it goes on to present perspectives by
which theory and practice might be reunited to building independent
political and organisational structures. A search for "something
better", this volume will be an engaging read for scholars and
researchers of politics, especially political theory and political
economy, economics, and sociology.
The veritable tsunami of anxieties that are affecting individual
lives, the increasingly dysfunctional nature of society and the
potential catastrophes of global conflict and of climate change,
have a common cause. The inability of capitalism or the state to
respond to existential crises and internal contradictions is the
cause of what William Briggs terms A Cauldron of Anxiety. Briggs
defends a Marxist perspective that would challenge this and
provides an optimistic vision for the future.
For a three-semester or four-quarter calculus course covering
single variable and multivariable calculus for mathematics,
engineering, and science majors. This much anticipated second
edition of the most successful new calculus text published in the
last two decades retains the best of the first edition while
introducing important advances and refinements. Authors Briggs,
Cochran, and Gillett build from a foundation of meticulously
crafted exercise sets, then draw students into the narrative
through writing that reflects the voice of the instructor, examples
that are stepped out and thoughtfully annotated, and figures that
are designed to teach rather than simply supplement the narrative.
The authors appeal to students' geometric intuition to introduce
fundamental concepts, laying a foundation for the development that
follows. The groundbreaking eBook contains over 650 Interactive
Figures that can be manipulated to shed light on key concepts. This
text offers a superior teaching and learning experience.Here's how:
*A robust MyMathLab(r) course contains more than 7,000 assignable
exercises, an eBook with 650 Interactive Figures, and built-in
tutorials so students can get help when they need it. *Reflects how
students use a textbook-they start with the exercises and flip back
for help if they need it. *Organization and presentation of content
facilitates learning of key concepts, skills, and applications.
NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you
select the correct ISBN. Several versions of the MyLab (TM) and
Mastering (TM) platforms exist for each title, and registrations
are not transferable. To register for and use MyLab or Mastering,
you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide.
Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If
purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access
codes for the MyLab platform may not be included, may be incorrect,
or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before
completing your purchase. For 3- to 4-semester courses covering
single-variable and multivariable calculus, taken by students of
mathematics, engineering, natural sciences, or economics. This
package includes MyLab Math. Available for fall 2020 classes The
DIGITAL UPDATE gives you revised content and resources that keep
your course current The most successful new calculus text in the
last two decades The much-anticipated 3rd Edition of Briggs'
Calculus: Early Transcendentals retains its hallmark features while
introducing important advances and refinements. Briggs, Cochran,
Gillett, and Schulz build from a foundation of meticulously crafted
exercise sets, then draw students into the narrative through
writing that reflects the voice of the instructor. Examples are
stepped out and thoughtfully annotated, and figures are designed to
teach rather than simply supplement the narrative. The
groundbreaking eText contains approximately 700 Interactive Figures
that can be manipulated to shed light on key concepts. For the 3rd
Edition, the authors synthesized feedback on the text and MyLab
(TM) Math content from over 140 instructors. This thorough and
extensive review process, paired with the authors' own teaching
experiences, helped create a text that is designed for today's
calculus instructors and students. This MyLab Update of the 3rd
Edition introduces a much requested change: The Wolfram CDF Player
has been replaced by Wolfram Cloud. So the interactive eText with
its 700 Interactive Figures now runs on all browsers, with no
plug-in required! Upgrade now to take advantage of this great new
feature! Personalize learning with MyLab Math By combining trusted
author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab
Math personalizes the learning experience and improves results for
each student. 0134995996 / 9780134995991 Calculus: Early
Transcendentals and MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Title-Specific
Access Card Package, 3/e Package consists of: 0134763645 /
9780134763644 Calculus: Early Transcendentals 0134856929 /
9780134856926 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Standalone Access
Card - for Calculus: Early Transcendentals
More than 30 activities correlated to Bennett/Briggs' Using &
Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Approach Plus MyLab Math
with Integrated Review, 7e give students hands-on experiences that
reinforce the course content. Activities can be completed
individually or in a group. Each activity includes an overview,
estimated time of completion, objectives, guidelines for group
size, and list of materials needed. Additionally, the manual
provides the worksheets for the Integrated Review version of the
MyLab(TM) Math course. 0135168201 / 9780135168202 Student Activity
Manual with Integrated Review Worksheets for Using &
Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Approach Plus MyLab Math
with Integrated Review, 7/e
For 3- to 4-semester courses covering single-variable and
multivariable calculus, taken by students of mathematics,
engineering, natural sciences, or economics. The most successful
new calculus text in the last two decades The much-anticipated 3rd
Edition of Briggs' Calculus Series retains its hallmark features
while introducing important advances and refinements. Briggs,
Cochran, Gillett, and Schulz build from a foundation of
meticulously crafted exercise sets, then draw students into the
narrative through writing that reflects the voice of the
instructor. Examples are stepped out and thoughtfully annotated,
and figures are designed to teach rather than simply supplement the
narrative. The groundbreaking eBook contains approximately 700
Interactive Figures that can be manipulated to shed light on key
concepts. For the 3rd Edition, the authors synthesized feedback on
the text and MyLab (TM) Math content from over 140 instructors and
an Engineering Review Panel. This thorough and extensive review
process, paired with the authors' own teaching experiences, helped
create a text that was designed for today's calculus instructors
and students. Also available with MyLab Math MyLab Math is the
teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach
every student. By combining trusted author content with digital
tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning
experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are
purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Math does not come packaged
with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title
with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package
ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson
representative for more information. If you would like to purchase
both the physical text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134996704 /
9780134996707 Multivariable Calculus and MyLab Math with Pearson
eText - Title-Specific Access Card Package, 3/e Package consists
of: 0134766792 / 9780134766799 Calculus, Multivariable 0134856929 /
9780134856926 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Standalone Access
Card - for Calculus: Early Transcendentals
This book presents a philosophical approach to probability and
probabilistic thinking, considering the underpinnings of
probabilistic reasoning and modeling, which effectively underlie
everything in data science. The ultimate goal is to call into
question many standard tenets and lay the philosophical and
probabilistic groundwork and infrastructure for statistical
modeling. It is the first book devoted to the philosophy of data
aimed at working scientists and calls for a new consideration in
the practice of probability and statistics to eliminate what has
been referred to as the "Cult of Statistical Significance." The
book explains the philosophy of these ideas and not the
mathematics, though there are a handful of mathematical examples.
The topics are logically laid out, starting with basic philosophy
as related to probability, statistics, and science, and stepping
through the key probabilistic ideas and concepts, and ending with
statistical models. Its jargon-free approach asserts that standard
methods, such as out-of-the-box regression, cannot help in
discovering cause. This new way of looking at uncertainty ties
together disparate fields - probability, physics, biology, the
"soft" sciences, computer science - because each aims at
discovering cause (of effects). It broadens the understanding
beyond frequentist and Bayesian methods to propose a Third Way of
modeling.
Can Marxism emerge from the long shadow cast by Stalinism, and
challenge capitalism? There is undoubtedly a growing interest in
Marxism and socialism. Opinion polls show a majority that regard
socialism as a real option. It is against this reality, and as a
contribution to growing debates, that this book has been written.
Marxism, as an ideological force and instituted to lead the charge
against capitalism, has been poorly served in the past century.
Many of its core messages have been obscured. William Briggs gives
a rousing defence of Marxism, calling for a return of the working
class to the centre of potential struggle. Briggs seeks to heal the
damage done to Marxism, in the name of Marxism, over generations
past.
For 3- to 4-semester courses covering single-variable and
multivariable calculus, taken by students of mathematics,
engineering, natural sciences, or economics. The most successful
new calculus text in the last two decades The much-anticipated 3rd
Edition of Briggs' Calculus Series retains its hallmark features
while introducing important advances and refinements. Briggs,
Cochran, Gillett, and Schulz build from a foundation of
meticulously crafted exercise sets, then draw students into the
narrative through writing that reflects the voice of the
instructor. Examples are stepped out and thoughtfully annotated,
and figures are designed to teach rather than simply supplement the
narrative. The groundbreaking eBook contains approximately 700
Interactive Figures that can be manipulated to shed light on key
concepts. For the 3rd Edition, the authors synthesized feedback on
the text and MyLab (TM) Math content from over 140 instructors and
an Engineering Review Panel. This thorough and extensive review
process, paired with the authors' own teaching experiences, helped
create a text that was designed for today's calculus instructors
and students. Also available with MyLab Math MyLab Math is the
teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach
every student. By combining trusted author content with digital
tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Math personalizes the learning
experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are
purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Math does not come packaged
with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title
with MyLab Math, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package
ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson
representative for more information. If you would like to purchase
both the physical text and MyLab Math, search for: 0134996690 /
9780134996691 Single Variable Calculus and MyLab Math with Pearson
eText - Title-Specific Access Card Package, 3/e Package consists
of: 0134769783 / 9780134769783 Calculus, Single Variable 013485683X
/ 9780134856834 MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Standalone Access
Card - for Calculus, Single Variable
For courses in Statistical Literacy A qualitative approach teaches
students how to reason using statistics Understanding the core
ideas behind statistics is crucial to everyday success in the
modern world. Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life is designed
to teach these core ideas through real-life examples so that
students are able to understand the statistics needed in their
college courses, reason with statistical information in their
careers, and to evaluate and make everyday decisions using
statistics. The authors approach each concept qualitatively, using
computation techniques only to enhance understanding and build on
ideas step-by-step, working up to real examples and complex case
studies. The Fifth Edition has been revised to update many
exercises, examples, and case studies to engage today's students
with the latest data and relevant topics. Also available with MyLab
Statistics MyLab (TM) Statistics is an online homework, tutorial,
and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage
students and improve results. Within its structured environment,
students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and
pursue a personalized study plan that helps them absorb course
material and understand difficult concepts. NOTE: You are
purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Statistics does not come
packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the
physical text and MyLab Statistics, search for: 0134701364 /
9780134701363 Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life Plus NEW
MyLab Statistics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e
Package consists of: 0134494040 / 9780134494043 Statistical
Reasoning for Everyday Life 0134678524 / 9780134678528 MyLab
Statistics with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for
Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life 0134678559 / 9780134678559
MyLab Statistics-- Royalty Bearing Content -- for Statistical
Reasoning for Everyday Life MyLab Statistics should only be
purchased when required by an instructor.
This book presents a philosophical approach to probability and
probabilistic thinking, considering the underpinnings of
probabilistic reasoning and modeling, which effectively underlie
everything in data science. The ultimate goal is to call into
question many standard tenets and lay the philosophical and
probabilistic groundwork and infrastructure for statistical
modeling. It is the first book devoted to the philosophy of data
aimed at working scientists and calls for a new consideration in
the practice of probability and statistics to eliminate what has
been referred to as the "Cult of Statistical Significance." The
book explains the philosophy of these ideas and not the
mathematics, though there are a handful of mathematical examples.
The topics are logically laid out, starting with basic philosophy
as related to probability, statistics, and science, and stepping
through the key probabilistic ideas and concepts, and ending with
statistical models. Its jargon-free approach asserts that standard
methods, such as out-of-the-box regression, cannot help in
discovering cause. This new way of looking at uncertainty ties
together disparate fields - probability, physics, biology, the
"soft" sciences, computer science - because each aims at
discovering cause (of effects). It broadens the understanding
beyond frequentist and Bayesian methods to propose a Third Way of
modeling.
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