Introductory Mathematics

by Nigel P. Cook

From fractions and decimal numbers to algebra and trigonometry, this author provides a complete package for learning introductory mathematics, providing not only a learning tool, but a resource. Basic theory is presented in intuitive form, supported by worked-out examples, and mathematics is given purpose in a wide variety of applications, demonstrating to students why mathematics is a valuable tool for their particular careers.

Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as math textbooks go, this is clear and understandable. The author describes real and mostly practical applications, so you're not learning anything without reason. The simple language makes me feel like relearning this stuff is no big deal, though I'm about 12 years rusty.

HOWEVER. This book is riddled with typos, which is a shame for someone like me without a lot of math confidence. Also, the very light gray text describing steps in a problem is hard to read. I think this was originally designed in color and printed in black and white without any followup check.

So, basically, proofreading. This math book needs proofreading.