Calculus: The Language of Change: . - Hardcover

Cohen, David W.; Henle, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763729477 ISBN 13: 9780763729479

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Calculus: The Language of Change is an innovative new introductory text that blends traditional and reform approaches, and focuses on understanding calculus as its own language. With accessible writing and presentation, the text allows students to gradually understand the language - first by reviewing vocabulary, and then by quickly moving to present calculus conceptually, computationally, and theoretically. Within this framework, derivatives and integrals are developed side by side, coverage of theory is offered at various levels, and computing devices are incorporated generically. A full range of student and instructor resources make Calculus: The Language of Change an outstanding course package.

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About the Authors

Professor Cohen is a Professor of Mathematics at Smith College. He received his PhD in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire, and has held posts at Uppsala University, Sweden; Berne University, Switzerland; IHES, Paris; and University of Lyon, France. His research fields include quantum logic, the philosophy of physics, and mathematics education. He is the author or co-author of three books and numerous articles in his fields of research, and he holds the Sherrerd Prize for distinguished teaching at Smith College. He's a licensed pilot, an amateur film maker, and enjoys fine food. He's married and has two daughters.

Professor Henle is a Professor of Mathematics at Smith College. He received his PhD in Mathematics from M.I.T. in 1976. He is the author or co-author of three books and over forty research papers. His work is principally in combinatorial set theory, but touches on geometry, number theory, economics, philosophy of mathematics, and mathematics education. He is a member of the Northampton Woodwind Quintet. Additional interests include politics and fine food. He is married, has a son, and two grandchildren, and lives in Northampton, MA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763729477
• ISBN 13: 9780763729479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 988