Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (with Tools for Enriching Calculus, Interactive Video Skillbuilder, vMentor, and iLrn Homework)

Stewart, James

ISBN 10: 0534409865 / ISBN 13: 9780534409869

Published by Brooks Cole, 2004

Seller Inventory # mon0000071733

Synopsis:

This textbook develops the concepts behind functions, limits, derivatives and integrals, and introduces the solution of differential equations, the calculus of vector functions, and partial derivatives. The third edition updates data in the examples and adds projects on sprinkler water tanks, computer algebra systems, and 3D computer graphics. The

Review: "The single feature of this book that I like the most is the breadth in the exercises." "I want a text that stresses the numerical and graphical as well as the algebraic approach to calculus. But I also want a calculus text that still has a solid rigorous foundation, and the Stewart book provides both." "Among the strengths of this text are the clear writing styles of the author, the use of color and diagrams throughout the book, the excellent organization of the book, the superb set of ancillaries both for the student and the instructor, and the excellent homework exercises." "I have appreciated two main things from this textbook. The first is the concise language that Stewart uses. It makes my job much easier. I can embellish, add, emphasize or not easily. The second item is the paring down of the calculus material to an amount that?allows me enough room to add the various exploratory activities that I have my classes use." "Stewart does a good job in extracting the best parts from calculus reform efforts and traditional approaches. The book is well organized, the material is clearly presented, and there is an abundance of problems of varying levels. The problems are the right type to engage students in thinking about the concepts and to develop skills and ability to apply the calculus?The organization and presentation is designed to develop perspective, conceptual understanding and ability to use the concepts and methods to actually solve problems." "I like the author's approach very much?it combines the best features of both �the traditional and the reform approaches�, making it possible to present a better course. Stewart's approach contains the most important aspects of that �reform� approach?rule of four, use of projects, use of technology, focus on topics of value to clients, development of conceptual understanding over formalism, writing." "The text is well-informed about the use of calculus and makes good use of realistic settings, not just artificially manufactured information."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Calculus: Concepts and Contexts (with Tools ...
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition