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PublisherPublish or Perish, Inc. ®

ISBN-100914098918

ISBN-139780914098911

eBay Product ID (ePID)167871813

Product Key Features

Number of Pages668 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCalculus

SubjectGeneral

Publication Year2008

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Education

AuthorMichael Spivak

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight63.5 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width9.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2008-923521

Dewey Edition18

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal517

Grade ToUP

SynopsisFor many, "Calculus" by Michael Spivak is the definitive introduction to the beautiful concepts of mathematical analysis. This celebrated textbook presents calculus as a true intellectual adventure, moving beyond rote memorization of formulas to a deep understanding of the subject. Spivak's aim is to present calculus as the first real encounter with mathematics, where logical reasoning and fundamental concepts are developed into a rigorous mathematical theory. With a leisurely and easy-going approach, Spivak provides clear explanations, a profusion of examples, a wide range of exercises, and plenty of illustrations to enlighten difficult concepts. This book is ideal for honors students and mathematics majors seeking an alternative to conventional calculus textbooks and a solid foundation for more formidable introductions to real analysis. "Calculus" will continue to be regarded as a modern classic, inspiring a new generation of mathematicians.

Illustrated bySpivak, Michael