01140nam a2200205Ia 4500 CTU_100680 210402s9999 xx 000 0 und d 1046000 510 S653 Smith, Karl J. The nature of mathematics Karl J. Smith Australia Thomson 2004 Karl Smith's loyal customers adopt his book for its clear writing, its coverage of historical topics, selection of topics, level, exercise sets (featuring great applications problems), and emphasis on problem solving. Since the First Edition of Smith's text was published, thousands of liberal arts students have "experienced" mathematics rather than just doing problems. Smith's writing style gives students the confidence and ability to function mathematically in their everyday lives. The emphasis on problem solving and estimation, along with numerous in-text study aids, encourages students to understand the concepts while mastering techniques. Mathematics Truc Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ