CALCULUS CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS

• Main Authors: Smith, Robert T 1955- Robert Thomas (Author), Minton, Roland B. 1956- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA McGraw-Hill/Higher Edu 2006; ©2006
• Subjects: Calculus
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• Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) illustrations (some color) 27 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 0072826231; 0072994398

This modern calculus textbook places a strong emphasis on developing students' conceptual understanding and on building connections between key calculus topics and their relevance for the real world. It is written for the average student -- one who is mostly unfamiliar with the subject and who requires significant motivation. It follows a relatively standard order of presentation, with early coverage of transcendentals, and integrates thought-provoking applications, examples and exercises throughout. The text also provides balanced guidance on the appropriate role of technology in problem-solving, including its benefits and its potential pitfalls. Wherever practical, concepts are developed from graphical, numerical, algebraic and verbal perspectives (the "Rule of Four") to give students a complete understanding of calculus.