Name: Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus
SKU: 56207125
Price: 7347.00 ZAR
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Author: Saleem Watson
ISBN: 9780357753637

portada Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus

Type

Physical Book

Author

Publisher

Language

English

Pages

1072

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

28x21.6x4.6 cm

Weight

2.29 kg.

ISBN13

9780357753637

Edition No.

0008

Synopsis "Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus"

Gain a strong foundation in the principles of mathematical thinking as you prepare for success in future calculus studies with PRECALCULUS: MATHEMATICS FOR CALCULUS, 8th Edition by the best-selling author team Stewart/Redlin/Watson. This latest edition offers updates within a clear, simple writing style that overcomes typical barriers to understanding. Comprehensive and evenly paced, this edition introduces both problem solving and mathematical modeling early and emphasizes these principles throughout with helpful practice and revised learning features. This edition provides complete coverage of the function concept and integrates the use of graphing technology to help you develop insights that help you better understand today's mathematical ideas. New review helps you further master the fundamentals. Online WebAssign resources are also available to provide interactive practice and assist you in reviewing key principles in preparation for calculus.

James Stewart

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James Drewry Stewart (March 29, 1941 - December 3, 2014) was a Canadian mathematician and professor emeritus at McMaster University. He earned his master's degree at Stanford University and his PhD at the University of Toronto in 1967. His research focused on harmonic and functional analysis. In addition to his academic career, Stewart was a violinist and a member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Stewart is recognized for his series of calculus textbooks widely used in secondary and higher education. Among his most notable works are "Calculus: Early Transcendentals" (1995) and "Calculus: Concepts and Contexts" (1997), both in the genre of mathematics textbooks. His texts are considered standard in many educational institutions worldwide.

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Saleem Watson

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Saleem Watson is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at California State University, Long Beach. He earned his Bachelor of Science at Andrews University, Michigan, and pursued graduate studies at Dalhousie University and McMaster University, where he obtained his PhD. His specialty is Functional Analysis.

Watson has co-authored several mathematics textbooks with James Stewart and Lothar Redlin. Among his most notable works are Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus (1992) and Algebra and Trigonometry (1992), both in the genre of mathematics textbooks.

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