Calculus - Hardcover

Miranda K.; Sullivan M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1429254335 ISBN 13: 9781429254335

Publisher: WH Freeman, 2014

Synopsis

Michael Sullivan and Kathleen Miranda have written a contemporary calculus textbook that students can use easily. Consistent in its use of language and notation, Calculus offers clear and precise mathematics at an appropriate level of rigor. The book helps students learn calculus conceptually, while also emphasizing computational and problem-solving skills.

The textbook contains a wide array of problems including engaging challenge problems and applied exercises that model the physical sciences, life sciences, economics, and other disciplines. Algebra-weak students will benefit from marginal annotations that help strengthen algebraic understanding, the many references to review material, and extensive practice exercises. Sullivan/Miranda’s Calculus has been written with today’s instructors and students in mind.

This textbook is also available on LaunchPad, seamlessly integrating print and online resources, putting powerful statistical tools and interactive learning features in the hands of both students and teachers alike.

About this title

Product Description:

Michael Sullivan and Kathleen Miranda have written a contemporary calculus textbook that instructors will respect and students can use. Consistent in its use of language and notation, Sullivan/Miranda's "Calculus" offers clear and precise mathematics at an appropriate level of rigor. The authors help students learn calculus conceptually, while also emphasizing computational and problem-solving skills. The book contains a wide array of problems including engaging challenge problems and applied exercises that model the physical sciences, life sciences, economics, and other disciplines. Algebra-weak students will benefit from marginal annotations that help strengthen algebraic understanding, the many references to review material, and extensive practice exercises. Strong media offerings include interactive figures and online homework. Sullivan/Miranda's "Calculus" has been built with today's instructors and students in mind.

About the Author:

Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before retiring, Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years, where he honed an approach to teaching and writing that forms the foundation for his textbooks. Mike has been writing for over 35 years and currently has fifteen books in print. His books have been awarded both Texty and McGuffey awards from TAA.
Kathleen Miranda is an Emeritus Associate Professor of the State University of New York (SUNY) where she taught for 25 years. Kathleen is a recipient of the prestigious New York State Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.  In addition to her extensive classroom experience, Kathleen has worked an accuracy reviewer and solutions author on several mathematics textbooks.

About this edition

• Publisher: WH Freeman
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1429254335
• ISBN 13: 9781429254335
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1113