Beginning and Intermediate Algebra: The Language & Symbolism of Mathematics - Tapa dura

Intended for schools that want a single text covering the standard topics from Beginning and Intermediate Algebra. Topics are organized by using the principles of the AMATYC standards as a guide, giving strong support to teachers using the text. The book's organization and pedagogy are designed to work for students with a variety of learning styles and for teachers with varied experiences and backgrounds. The inclusion of multiple perspectives -- verbal, numerical, algebraic, and graphical -- has proven popular with a broad cross section of students. Use of a graphing calculator is assumed. BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: THE LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLISM OF MATHEMATICS is a reform-oriented book.

JAMES W. HALL B.S. and M.A. in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and Ed.D. from

Oklahoma State University 35 years teaching college mathematics with 31 years in the community college system

Chair of the Mathematics Department at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, for 7 years

Author of 19 mathematics books in developmental education

Member of AMATYC (American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges) for 34 years, Midwest Regional Vice President 19871989, chair of the editorial review committee 19911995, and writing team chair for Chapter 6 on Curriculum and Program Development of Beyond Crossroads.

President of IMACC (Illinois Mathematics Association of Community Colleges) 19951996

My wife and I enjoy traveling and seeing the wonders of the world, both natural and man-made.