College Algebra (with CD-ROM, BCA/iLrn Tutorial, and InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW) - Hardcover

Gustafson, R. David; Frisk, Peter D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053440068X ISBN 13: 9780534400682

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2003

Synopsis

Clearly written and comprehensive, the eighth edition of Gustafson's popular book provides in-depth and precise coverage, incorporated into a framework of tested teaching strategy. David Gustafson combines carefully selected pedagogical features and patient explanation to give students a book that preserves the integrity of mathematics, yet does not discourage them with material that is confusing or too rigorous. Long respected for its ability to help students quickly master difficult problems, this book also helps them develop the skills they'll need in future courses and in everyday life.

About this title

About the Author:

R. David Gustafson is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rock Valley College in Illinois and has also taught extensively at Rockford College and Beloit College. He is coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks, including Gustafson/Frisk/Hughes' COLLEGE ALGEBRA, Gustafson/Karr/Massey's BEGINNING ALGEBRA, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: A COMBINED APPROACH, and the Tussy/Gustafson and Tussy/Gustafson/Koenig developmental mathematics series. His numerous professional honors include Rock Valley Teacher of the Year and Rockford's Outstanding Educator of the Year. He has been very active in AMATYC as a Midwest Vice-president and has been President of IMACC, AMATYC's Illinois affiliate. He earned a Master of Arts from Rockford College in Illinois, as well as a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University.

Review:

"The level of rigor is excellent in the text. It is appropriate for the way I teach the course. I can choose problems for students depending on the class's needs and backgrounds."

"The greatest strength of this book is its detailed coverage of the material, in a tone and style that is understandable and easy to follow for students."

"The exercises are one of the greatest strengths of this book. They are complete, balanced, thorough, reflective of the text material, and appropriately challenging with the 'discovery and writing' sections. I also like the skills maintenance 'review' problems given throughout."

"With the wide range of exercises and various categories of exercises, there seems to be something for almost everyone!"

"The three greatest strengths of this text are its superb organization, its breadth and application of exercises, and its appropriate level of writing."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 053440068X
• ISBN 13: 9780534400682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 720