Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, Enhanced Review Edition

James Stewart/ Lothar Redlin/ Saleem Watson

ISBN 10: 0495392766 / ISBN 13: 9780495392767

Published by Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 2007

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5th hardback/cd-rom/ edition. 933 pages. 10.50x8.50x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0495392766

Bibliographic Details

Title: Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, ...

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 5th or later Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

This best selling author team explains concepts simply and clearly, without glossing over difficult points. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are introduced early and reinforced throughout, so that when students finish the course, they have a solid foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking. This comprehensive, evenly paced book provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates substantial graphing calculator materials that help students develop insight into mathematical ideas. The authors' attention to detail and clarity, as in James Stewart's market-leading Calculus text, is what makes this text the market leader.

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.