"Functions of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts" is designed to showcase
the utility and beauty of mathematics for the college student majoring
in the humanities or liberal arts. It uses a slow pace and informal
style to explore not only its many uses but also its rich history as
part of the human experience. The development of mathematics is
showcased within a larger cultural context and explained as the
evolution both as a true art from as well as a universal language for
solving problems to improve society.