Robert Blitzer

Robert F. "Bob" Blitzer is a native of Manhattan, New York, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in Mathematics and Psychology (minor: English Literature) from the City College of New York. His unusual combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob is most energized by teaching mathematics and has taught a variety of mathematics courses at Miami-Dade College for nearly 30 years. He has received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College, and was among the first group of recipients at Miami-Dade College for an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. Bob has written numerous mathematics textbooks, all published by Pearson. Source: [About the Author](https://www.amazon.com/College-Algebra-6th-Robert-Blitzer/dp/0321782283)