Calculus and its Applications: United States Edition - Hardcover

Goldstein, Larry J.; Schneider, David I.; Lay, David C.; Asmar, Nakhle H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131919636 ISBN 13: 9780131919631

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

This extremely readable, highly regarded, and widely adopted text presents innovative ways for applying calculus to real-world situations in the business, economics, life science, and social science disciplines. The texts' straightforward, engaging approach fosters the growth of both the student's mathematical maturity and his/her appreciation for the usefulness of mathematics. The authors' tried and true formula ― pairing substantial amounts of graphical analysis and informal geometric proofs with an abundance of hands-on exercises ― has proven to be tremendously successful with both students and instructors.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text is geared towards a one-semester course in applied calculus. This extremely readable, highly regarded, and widely adopted text presents innovative ways for applying calculus to real-world situations in the business, economics, life science, and social science disciplines. The texts' straightforward, engaging approach fosters the growth of both the student's mathematical maturity and his/her appreciation for the usefulness of mathematics. The authors' tried and true formula - pairing substantial amounts of graphical analysis and informal geometric proofs with an abundance of hands-on exercises - has proven to be tremendously successful with both students and instructors.

About the Author:

"H.W. JANSON" is a legendary name in art history. During his long career as a teacher and scholar, he helped define the discipline in the United States through his impressive books and other publications. "History of Art," for which he is best known, has been translated into more than a dozen languages.

"ANTHONY F. JANSON" forged a distinguished career as a university teacher, scholar and writer, and museum professional. He took over authorship of "History of Art" and "Basic History of Art" after his father's death in 1982.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0131919636
• ISBN 13: 9780131919631
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736