Precalculus + Enhanced Webassign, 1 Term 6 Months Printed Access Card for Pre-calculus & College Algebra, Single-term Courses: Mathematics for Calculus

Stewart, James; Redlin, Lothar; Watson, Saleem

ISBN 10: 1305701615 ISBN 13: 9781305701618

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2017

Synopsis

This bestselling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. Comprehensive and evenly paced, the book provides complete coverage of the function concept, and integrates a significant amount of graphing calculator material to help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity--the same as found in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text--is what makes this text the proven market leader.

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About the Author

The late James Stewart received his M.S. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He did research at the University of London and was influenced by the famous mathematician George Polya at Stanford University. Stewart was most recently Professor of Mathematics at McMaster University, and his research field was harmonic analysis. Stewart was the author of a best-selling calculus textbook series published by Cengage Learning, including CALCULUS, CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, and CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, as well as a series of precalculus texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1305701615
• ISBN 13: 9781305701618
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Language: English