Applied Calculus / Edition 7

by Stefan Waner

Overview

Applied Calculus blends elements of reform with a strong emphasis on applications, and uses technology to promote understanding of the concepts and relevance of the material. Users praise the diversity, breadth, and abundance of examples and exercises, a large number of which are based on referenced data from business, economics, life, and social sciences. The authors carefully strike a pedagogically sound balance between applications based on real data and more traditional "generic" applications. An extensive companion web site contains interactive tutorials, comprehensive chapter summaries, optional material, and a number of useful online activities. Information is presented in a conversational and student-oriented style, with frequent use of question-and-answer dialogue format that encourages the development of mathematical curiosity and intuition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901337291247
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costenoble both received their Ph.D.s from the University of Chicago, having studied several years apart with the same advisor, J. Peter May. Their paths merged when Dr. Waner joined Dr. Costenoble at Hofstra University in 1987. Since then, they have coauthored 18 research papers as well as a research-level monograph in algebraic topology. By the early 1990s, they had become dissatisfied with many of the finite mathematics and applied calculus textbooks available. They wanted textbook choices that were more readable and relevant to students' interests — texts that contained engaging examples and exercises and texts that reflected the interactive approaches and techniques they found worked well with their own students. It, therefore, seemed natural to extend their research collaboration to a joint textbook writing project that expressed these ideals. To this day, they continue to work together on textbook projects, research in algebraic topology and in their teaching.

Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costenoble both received their Ph.D.s from the University of Chicago, having studied several years apart with the same advisor, J. Peter May. Their paths merged when Dr. Waner joined Dr. Costenoble at Hofstra University in 1987. Since then, they have coauthored 18 research papers as well as a research-level monograph in algebraic topology. By the early 1990s, they had become dissatisfied with many of the finite mathematics and applied calculus textbooks available. They wanted textbook choices that were more readable and relevant to students' interests — texts that contained engaging examples and exercises and texts that reflected the interactive approaches and techniques they found worked well with their own students. It, therefore, seemed natural to extend their research collaboration to a joint textbook writing project that expressed these ideals. To this day, they continue to work together on textbook projects, research in algebraic topology and in their teaching.

Table of Contents

1. Functions and Linear Models. 2. Nonlinear Models. 3. Introduction to the Derivative. 4. Techniques of Differentiation. 5. Applications of the Derivative. 6. The Integral. 7. Further Techniques and Applications of the Integral. 8. Functions of Several Variables. S. Calculus Applied to Probability and Statistics (Optional Internet Topic). Appendix A: Algebra Review. Answers to Selected Exercises. Index.

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for a one- or two-term course intended for students majoring in business, social sciences, or liberal arts. Waner and Costenoble (Hofstra University) incorporate the graphing calculator, Microsoft Excel, and a three-star Web site (rated by Brittanica.com). Intriguing chapter problems and examples address pollution control, investments, alien intelligence, housing costs, demand for beer, and other topics designed to engage college students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"The real applications presented in this book really make it shine. Waner and Costenoble do a phenomenal job of grounding calculus in the day-to-day world of a student. It's obvious that a lot of work has been done researching genuine applications."

"This is an ideal textbook for a business calculus class, especially one that serves students interested in economics or finance and thus is not a terminal course in mathematics. More than with any other text I use, I find myself referring students to examples or supplemental sections in the textbook to answer their questions."

"I'd describe it as 'student friendly' and easy to read. The book is also current on the issues and applications with excellent technology resources."

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