Building on the success of their previous text, MATHEMATICS: A PRACTICAL ODYSSEY, THIRD EDITION, Johnson and Mowry give students an application for and an understanding of finite mathematics and its real-world applications. The authors' goal is to expose business and social science students to topics in mathematics that are usable and relevant to their future careers. This is the perfect book for the student who asks 'why?' They also provide special optional subsections on the use of graphing calculators and computers; this optional material allows you to incorporate technology into your classes if, and when, you desire.