Brief Calculus: An Applied Approach

by Ron Larson

Designed specifically for business, economics, or life/social sciences majors, Brief Calculus: An Applied Approach, 8/e, motivates students while fostering understanding and mastery. This brief text emphasizes integrated and engaging applications that show students the real-world relevance of topics and concepts. Several pedagogical features--from algebra review to study tips--provide extra guidance and practice.The Eighth Edition builds upon its applications emphasis through updated exercises and relevant examples. Applied problems drawn from government sources, industry, current events, and other disciplines provide well-rounded examples and appeal to diverse interests. In addition, the Brief Calculus program offers a strong support package--including CL MATHSpace Instructor/Student websites and course management tools, instructional DVDs, and solutions manuals--that allows students to review the material independently and retain key concepts.

704 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Roland "Ron" Edwin Larson

Reviews

[Kristy Buzbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first math book I've had that I could actually read and figure things out without having anyone else explain it to me.