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Thomas' Calculus International
Edition Based on the original work by George B. Thomas Jr.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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In preparing the
eleventh edition of Thomas' Calculus, we have worked to capture
the style and strengths of earlier editions. Our goal has been to revisit the
best features of the Thomas' Calculus classic editions while
listening carefully to the suggestions of our many users and reviewers. With
these high standards in mind, we have reconstructed the exercises and clarified
some difficult topics. (…) In the eleventh edition
the text introduces students not just to the methods and applications of
calculus, but also to a mathematical way of thinking. From the exercises to
the examples to the narrative that develops the concepts and reveals the
theory in readable language, this book is about |
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thinking and communicating
mathematical ideas. Calculus contains many of the key paradigms of
mathematics, and it marks the real beginnings of how to think about physical
and mathematical subjects in a precise and logical way. We try to help
students achieve the mathematical maturity required to master the material and
apply its power. The insights that come from a deep understanding are well
worth the effort. After completing this
book, students should be well versed in the mathematical language needed for
applying the concepts of calculus to numerous applications in science and
engineering. They should also be well prepared for courses in differential
equations, linear algebra, or advanced calculus. From the Preface |