Mathematics in the Modern World /
Recto “Rex” M. Calingasan, Mary C. Martin and Enrico M. Yambao.
- Second Edition.
- Quezon City : C & E Publishing, Inc., c2022.
- x, 449 pages : illustrations : 26 cm
With supplementary guide.
Includes bibliographical references.
Table of Contents Preface Chapter I The Nature of Mathematics Chapter II The Nature of Logic Chapter III The Nature of Statistics Chapter IV The Nature of Probability and Counting Chapter V The Nature of Financial Management Chapter VI The Nature of Mathematical Systems Chapter VII The Nature of Geometry Chapter VIII The Nature of Graphs and Networks Chapter IX The Nature of Voting and Apportionment Chapter X The Nature of Codes and Cryptography General Summary References Appendix A Appendix B Index The Authors
Mathematics in the Modern World expresses the importance and utility of mathematics to daily life, other forms of activities, and various contexts within the contemporary world. It contains a wide range of topics and provide glimpses into different ways of thinking mathematically. These topics include number systems and numeration; algebraic identities; graphs and geometry; sets; relations 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.