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

by Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen

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.

Genres: Textbooks, Mathematics

742 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Elchin Jafarov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theoretical part and language is very good for fast and easy start in Calculus. But the book lacks juicy real life business and economics examples and exercises. If you want to study Calculus for finance or STEM, you should definitely go for more advanced books.

[Tommi Nuutinen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Math is cool.