Smith, Karl J. <br/><br/>
The nature of mathematics / 
Karl J. Smith. 
 - 9th ed. 
 - [S.l.] :  Brooks/Cole Pub Co,  2001. 
 - 1096 p. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Since the First Edition of Smith's text was published, thousands of liberal arts students have "experienced" mathematics rather than just "doing problems" with the help of this book. Smith's student-friendly writing style gives readers the confidence and ability to function mathematically in our technological world. Smith emphasizes problem solving and estimation, and new problems are coupled with numerous in-text study aids, encouraging students to become involved with the concepts. The Ninth Edition goes a step beyond to help students master mathematics rather than just get the right answer. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0534380905 (hardcover)  $96.95 9780534380908 (hardcover) 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>510