Calculus: An Intuitive and Physical Approach (Second Edition)

by Morris Kline

Overview

Application-oriented introduction relates the subject as closely as possible to science. In-depth explorations of the derivative, the differentiation and integration of the powers of x, and theorems on differentiation and antidifferentiation lead to a definition of the chain rule and examinations of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, much more. Clear-cut explanations, numerous drills, illustrative examples. 1967 edition. Solution guide available upon request.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486404530
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	06/19/1998
Series:	Dover Books on Mathematics
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	960
Sales rank:	395,136
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 2.00(d)

Editorial Reviews

A text for college students who may still be struggling a bit with elementary algebra. Focuses on applications in the physical and biological sciences; on geometrical, physical, and heuristic arguments and generalizations; and on concrete cases. No bibliography. The 1967 and 1977 editions were published by Wiley. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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