Multivariable Calculus - Softcover

Anton, Howard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471139092 ISBN 13: 9780471139096

Publisher: Wiley, 1995

Synopsis

The latest edition of this bestselling textbook uses a clear and rigorous approach to explain multivariate calculus. Incorporates the concepts of a vector field, emphasizing the major applications of vector analysis to physics and engineering. New material includes Jacobians, parametric representations of surfaces, Kepler's law, conics in polar coordinates, and integrals with respect to arc length. The technological exercises consist of problems that arise in the existing world, challenging students to develop a problem-solving strategy appropriate for the technology available to them.

About this title

From the Publisher

This innovative text, a product of an NSF funded calculus consortium based at Harvard University, was developed as part of the calculus reform movement. Functions are presented graphically, numerically and algebraically to give students the benefit of alternate interpretations. The text is problem driven and features exceptional exercises based on real-world applications. Technology is used as a tool to help readers learn to think. The Draft Version of this book was class tested at over 100 schools.

Review

Instructor's Manual, Instructor's Solutions Manual, Student Solutions Manual and MultiGraph available. -- The publisher, John Wiley & Sons

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471139092
• ISBN 13: 9780471139096
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 409