Publisher's Synopsis
The debate engendered by the calculus reform movement has had a significant impact on textbooks. In response to many of the questions and concerns surrounding this debate, the authors have written a modern calculus book for students majoring in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and related fields. It is aimed at the average student who does not already know the subject, whose background is weak in some areas, and who needs motivation to study calculus. A relatively standard order of presentation is used, integrating technology and thought-provoking exercises. Some minor changes have been made in the order of topics to reflect shifts in the importance of certain applications in engineering and science. An early introduction to logarithms, exponentials and the trigonometric functions is also given. Wherever practical, concepts are developed from graphical, numerical and algebraic perspectives (the "Rule of Three") to give students a full understanding of calculus. The text strongly emphasises problem solving and presents realistic applications, as well as open-ended problems.
