Calculus for the Ambitious - Softcover

Körner, T. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107686741 ISBN 13: 9781107686748

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

From the author of The Pleasures of Counting and Naïve Decision Making comes a calculus book perfect for self-study. It will open up the ideas of the calculus for any 16- to 18-year-old, about to begin studies in mathematics, and will be useful for anyone who would like to see a different account of the calculus from that given in the standard texts. In a lively and easy-to-read style, Professor Körner uses approximation and estimates in a way that will easily merge into the standard development of analysis. By using Taylor's theorem with error bounds he is able to discuss topics that are rarely covered at this introductory level. This book describes important and interesting ideas in a way that will enthuse a new generation of mathematicians.

About this title

Book Description:

This short introduction is perfect for any 16- to 18-year-old, about to begin studies in mathematics, or anyone who would like to see a different account of the calculus from that given in the standard texts. Easy to read, this book will enthuse a new generation of mathematicians.

About the Author:

T. W. Körner is Professor of Fourier Analysis in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge. His previous books include The Pleasures of Counting and Fourier Analysis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107686741
• ISBN 13: 9781107686748
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178