Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences - Hardcover

Barnett, Raymond A.; Ziegler, Michael R.; Byleen, Karl E.; Byleen, Kar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131432613 ISBN 13: 9780131432611

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2004

Synopsis

Designed to be accessible, this book develops a thorough, functional understanding of calculus in preparation for its application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving. Chapter topics include The Derivative; Graphing and Optimization; Integration; Multivariable Calculus; Trigonometric Functions; and more. For the professional who wants to acquire a knowledge of calculus for application in business, economics, and the life and social sciences.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This text covers calculus with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be student friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on concepts and ideas, followed immediately on developing computational skills ideas and problem-solving.

From the Back Cover:

This book covers calculus with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Designed to be both reader-friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Each chapter concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving. Two-part coverage presents a library of elementary functions and calculus. For individuals looking for a view of mathematical ideas and processes, and an illustration of the relevance of mathematics to the real world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131432613
• ISBN 13: 9780131432611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 768