Calculus - Hardcover

Herman W. March

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331555816 ISBN 13: 9780331555813

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Mastery, problem‑driven, and ready for the first calculus course .

This classic text presents calculus through practical problems in geometry, physics, and mechanics, helping students build both technique and understanding from the start.

The book emphasizes using the rules of operation with many drill problems to build fluency, while also introducing key ideas such as the definite integral, applications to curves and solids, and early exposure to infinitesimals. It is designed for a four‑hour weekly course, yet it adapts easily to three hours with careful omission. Topics combine differential and integral calculus with solid analytic geometry, and it covers a range of applications—from velocity and motion to areas, volumes, and center of gravity—so students see calculus as a tool for scientific problem solving.
What you’ll experience

A clear progression from fundamental concepts to practical methods, including limits, derivatives, and integrals
Worked examples and a broad set of problems aligned with engineering and science needs
Early introduction of important ideas like infinitesimals, Duhamel’s theorem, and mean values
Applications to real problems such as motion, areas, volumes, and physical quantities

Ideal for readers beginning a calculus sequence who want a problem‑centered, versatile approach that ties theory to real‑world applications.

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