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Introduction to ProbabilityDavid F. AndersonTimo Seppäläinenand Benedek Valkó
An introductory probability textbook with the right balance between mathematical precision, probabilistic intuition, and concrete applications.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
December 2017 253 x 177 mm 442pp 45 b/w illus. 48 colour illus. 600 exercises 978-1-108-41585-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99
A First Course in Statistical Programming with RSecond editionW. John Braunand Duncan J. Murdoch
Learn to program in R from the experts with this new, color edition of Braun and Murdoch’s bestselling textbook.September 2016 246 x 189 mm 230pp 40 b/w illus. 5 colour illus. 200 exercises 978-1-107-57646-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$44.99
Introduction to Applied Linear AlgebraVectors, Matrices, and Least SquaresStephen Boydand Lieven Vandenberghe
A groundbreaking introduction to vectors, matrices, and least squares for engineering applications, offering a wealth of practical examples.June 2018 246 x 189 mm 474pp978-1-316-51896-0 Hardback £35.99 / US$49.99
Numerical Linear AlgebraAn IntroductionHolger Wendland
This self-contained introduction to numerical linear algebra provides a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of the subject.Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, 56
November 2017 228 x 152 mm 418pp 21 b/w illus. 55 exercises 978-1-316-60117-4 Paperback £35.99 / US$45.99
A First Course in AnalysisJohn B. Conway
This concise text clearly presents the material needed for year-long analysis courses for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduates.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
September 2017 228 x 152 mm 375pp978-1-107-17314-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$50.99
Set TheoryA First CourseDaniel W. Cunningham
Set theory can be considered a unifying theory for mathematics. This book covers the fundamentals of the subject.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
July 2016 228 x 152 mm 262pp 13 b/w illus. 978-1-107-12032-7 Hardback £41.99 / US$60.99
Mathematics for Machine LearningMarc Peter DeisenrothA. Aldo Faisaland Cheng Soon Ong
Distills key concepts from linear algebra, geometry, matrices, calculus, optimization, probability and statistics that are used in machine learning.February 2020 253 x 177 mm c.398pp 3 b/w illus. 106 colour illus. 978-1-108-45514-5 Paperback £35.99 / US$46.99
A Short Course in Differential TopologyBjørn Ian Dundas
Concise and modern introduction to differential topology with a hands-on approach and plentiful examples and exercises.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
June 2018 253 x 177 mm 262pp 95 b/w illus. 230 exercises 978-1-108-42579-7 Hardback £39.99 / US$54.99
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Introduction to Experimental MathematicsSøren Eilersand Rune Johansen
This text introduces students to an experimental approach to mathematics, using Maple to systematically investigate and develop mathematical theory.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
June 2017 253 x 177 mm 316pp978-1-107-15613-5 Hardback £35.99 / US$59.99
A Second Course in Linear AlgebraStephan Ramon Garciaand Roger A. Horn
A second course in linear algebra for undergraduates in mathematics, computer science, physics, statistics, and the biological sciences.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
May 2017 253 x 177 mm 442pp 15 b/w illus. 978-1-107-10381-8 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99
Chaotic DynamicsFractals, Tilings, and SubstitutionsGeoffrey R. Goodson
This rigorous undergraduate introduction to dynamical systems is an accessible guide for mathematics students advancing from calculus.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
March 2017 253 x 177 mm 416pp 93 b/w illus. 435 exercises 978-1-107-11267-4 Hardback £55.99 / US$74.99
Fat ChanceProbability from 0 to 1Benedict GrossJoe Harrisand Emily Riehl
Designed for the intellectually curious, this book provides a solid foundation in basic probability in an informal style, without jargon.June 2019 253 x 177 mm 210pp978-1-108-72818-8 Paperback £19.99 / US$25.99
Towards Higher Mathematics: A CompanionRichard Earl
This book allows students to stretch their mathematical abilities and bridges the gap between school and university.September 2017 247 x 174 mm 540pp 100 b/w illus. 1760 exercises 978-1-316-61483-9 Paperback £29.99 / US$37.99
An Invitation to Model TheoryJonathan Kirby
An innovative and largely self-contained textbook bringing model theory to an undergraduate audience.April 2019 228 x 152 mm 194pp 5 b/w illus. 978-1-316-61555-3 Paperback £26.99 / US$34.99
Complex AnalysisDonald E. Marshall
This user-friendly textbook follows Weierstrass’ approach to offer a self-contained introduction to complex analysis.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
April 2019 253 x 177 mm 286pp 68 colour illus. 978-1-107-13482-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99
Linear AlgebraElizabeth S. Meckesand Mark W. Meckes
Rigorous yet engaging, Linear Algebra offers a unifi ed treatment of both matrix-oriented and theoretical approaches to the course.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
July 2018 253 x 177 mm 442pp978-1-107-17790-1 Hardback £49.99 / US$69.99
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Illustration: The photo on the cover shows a rice field under the stars. A viewer may be moved to wonder where the stars go in the daytime, or to ponder the health risks of arsenic in rice. Quantitative Reasoning explores these and other questions using arguments that incorporate mathematical reasoning.
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Is it worth it? Is it healthy? Is it dangerous? Is it fair? Real questions of personal finance, public health, economics, and social policy require sober, data-driven analyses. This unique text provides students with the tools of quantitative reasoning to answer real-world questions: Is college worth the cost? Should I worry about arsenic in my rice? Can we recycle pollution? Each chapter explores a new question through case studies. The text models how to clarify the question, recognize and avoid bias, isolate relevant factors, gather data, and construct numerical analyses for interpretation. Themes and techniques are repeated across chapters, with a progression in mathematical sophistication over the course of the book. This helps the student get comfortable with the process of thinking in numbers.
• Tailored for courses in quantitative reasoning
• Assumes only high school math
• Accessible, engaging, and self-contained — a
one-stop shop for the reader to review or learn
basic mathematical skills while learning how
to apply them to multi-step arguments in a
quantitative way
• Includes references to source materials and
suggested further reading
• All the math is supported with appendices that
help the reader learn necessary mathematical
material in areas such as algebra, functions,
graphs, and probability
• Complete worked solutions to all exercises in
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“Quantitative Reasoning: Thinking in Numbers is as engaging as it is informative. Zaslow takes intriguing questions, such as ‘What impact do undocumented immigrants have on the US economy?’ and ‘Why is it dark at night?,’ and skillfully communicates the disciplinary knowledge, data, mathematical tools, and logical reasoning skills needed to approach these questions.”
Allison K. Henrich, Professor, Seattle University “The writing is very user-friendly, inviting readers to think of and write down possible answers to the posed questions, before getting into the actual mathematics. …Students using this book will improve both their quantitative reasoning skills and their self-confidence in their ability to solve real-life questions involving numerical data.”
Graeme Bird, Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University “A number of our students enter university without the quantitative skills needed to succeed in further STEM studies, and Zaslow’s pre-college summer course – and text – in quantitative reasoning was so effective in addressing this common obstacle at Northwestern that we made the course a permanent part of the curriculum open to all students.”
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Exploring MathematicsAn Engaging Introduction to ProofJohn Meierand Derek Smith
With exercises and projects, Exploring Mathematicssupports an active approach to the transition to upper-level theoretical math courses.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
September 2017 253 x 177 mm 338pp 60 b/w illus. 978-1-107-12898-9 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99
Quantitative ReasoningThinking in NumbersEric Zaslow
Employs basic mathematical skills to teach students how to address topical, real-world problems using quantitative reasoning.January 2020 253 x 177 mm c.250pp978-1-108-41090-8 Paperback c. £26.99 / US$34.99
The Student’s Introduction to Mathematicaand the Wolfram LanguageThird editionBruce F. Torrence and Eve A. Torrence
An introduction to Mathematica® and the Wolfram Language™ in the familiar context of the standard university mathematics curriculum.May 2019 246 x 189 mm 544pp 480 b/w illus. 250 exercises 978-1-108-40636-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$49.99
Chance, Strategy, and ChoiceAn Introduction to the Mathematics of Games and ElectionsSamuel Bruce Smith
This classroom-tested undergraduate textbook is primarily intended for a general education course in game theory at the freshman or sophomore level.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
August 2015 253 x 177 mm 352pp 60 b/w illus. 243 tables 300 exercises 978-1-107-08452-0 Hardback £38.99 / US$53.99
Complex AnalysisSecond editionIan Stewartand David Tall
A new edition of a classic textbook on complex analysis with an emphasis on translating visual intuition to rigorous proof.August 2018 247 x 174 mm 402pp 195 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-1-108-43679-3 Paperback £29.99 / US$41.99
Abstract Algebra with ApplicationsAudrey Terras
This text offers a friendly and concise introduction to abstract algebra, emphasizing its uses in the modern world.Cambridge Mathematical Textbooks
December 2018 253 x 177 mm 328pp 104 b/w illus. 100 colour illus. 978-1-107-16407-9 Hardback £45.99 / US$59.99
How to Prove ItA Structured ApproachThird editionDaniel J. Velleman
Helps students transition from problem solving to proving theorems, with a new chapter on number theory and over 150 new exercises.July 2019 228 x 152 mm 468pp 47 b/w illus. 978-1-108-43953-4 Paperback £29.99 / US$37.99
A First Course in Differential GeometrySurfaces in Euclidean SpaceLyndon Woodwardand John Bolton
With detailed explanations and numerous examples, this textbook covers the differential geometry of surfaces in Euclidean space.November 2018 247 x 174 mm 272pp 135 b/w illus. 978-1-108-44102-5 Paperback £29.99 / US$38.99