Mathematics in the modern world /
Recto "Rex" M. Calingasan, Mary C. Martic and Enrico M. Yambao.
- Second edition.
- 449 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + answer book.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature of mathematics -- The nature of logic -- The nature of statistics -- The nature of probability and counting -- The nature of financial management -- The nature of mathematical systems -- The nature of geometry -- The nature of graphs and networks -- The nature of voting and appointment -- The nature of codes and cryptography.
"Mathematics in the Modern World expresses the importance and utility of mathematics in daily life, other forms of activities, and various contexts within the contemporary world. It contains a wide range of topics and provides glimpses into different ways of thinking mathematically. These topics include number systems and numeration; algebraic identifies; graphs and geometry; sets, relations, functions and mappings; logic and proof; modern world applications, modeling and simulation. These examples may serve as starting points for exploring mathematical ideas that are unfamiliar but have potential relevance in everyday life, work, or society." -- back cover