Calculus, Volume 1

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SKU: 9780471000051
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By Tom M. Apostol

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Calculus, Volume 1 by Tom M. Apostol offers a unique introduction to calculus, emphasising the historical and conceptual foundations by presenting integration before differentiation. This approach provides a clearer understanding of the integral-derivative relationship. The book balances rigorous proofs with intuitive and geometric discussions, enhancing comprehension. The Second Edition adds early coverage of mean-value theorems, applications, and includes linear algebra topics alongside many new exercises. Each key concept is prefaced with engaging historical context.
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An introduction to the Calculus, with an excellent balance between theory and technique. Integration is treated before differentiation; this is a departure from most modern texts, but it is historically correct, and it is the best way to establish the true connection between the integral and the derivative.

Proofs of all the important theorems are given, generally preceded by geometric or intuitive discussion.

This Second Edition introduces the mean-value theorems and their applications earlier in the text, incorporates a treatment of linear algebra, and contains many new and easier exercises. As in the first edition, an interesting historical introduction precedes each important new concept.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471000051

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1975

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 1325g

Pages: 688

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About the Author

TOM M. APOSTOL, Emeritus Professor at the California Institute of Technology, is the author of several highly regarded texts on calculus, analysis, and number theory, and is Director of Project MATHEMATICS!, a series of computer-animated mathematics videotapes.