Calculus With Analytic Geometry, 5th Edition

by Robert Ellis, Denny Gulick

An early transcendental approach, with combined coverage of exponential and trigonometric functions, distinguishes this bestselling text. Clear prose enhances the mathematically precise, example-driven treatment that is designed for engineering, science, and mathematics students on one year courses. * Wide variety of applications from different fields, many unique to Ellis/Gulick, helps students perceive calculus realistically and supports the math presented. * Geometric and intuitive motivation introduces concepts, enabling students to understand subsequent definitions and theorems. * Clear but informal topic development with numerous worked examples and nearly 900 illustrations. * Students learn problem-solving skills and master concepts with plentiful graded exercises and applications. Cumulative exercises at the ends of chapters reinforce the main ideas of previous material. New to this * Early coverage of exponential and logarithmic finctions builds on students' algebra knowledge, increases the variety of applications available early in the course, and corresponds to graphing calculator functions. * Marked graphing calculator exercises in the text and a special supplement of examples, programs, and exercises make incorporating technology easy. * Boxed marginal sidebars featuring historical, biographical, and real-life anecdotes pique student interest and make calculus human. * Calculus reform issues are emphasized through a focus on approxiamation, numerical methods, and graphical interpretations. * Early presentation of exponential growth and decay provides students mith multiple contexts for intrpreting the first derivative. * Early introduction to differential equations reflects the importance of calculus in engineering and physics to model real-life phenomena. * Topics for Discussion questions provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking, writing, and/or group skills.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

1024 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

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Professor of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, Ph.D. from Duke University.
Research interest: operator theory.
Academic interests: chaos and fractals, and undergraduate education.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book (well one of the previous editions) was my constant companion in college, and I still use it every semester. My copy was used when I bought it, so it has seen better days (yes, it is falling apart). It is complete with my flowery doodles and expressions of longings (inscribed in hearts) to know certain boys better. It is a real trip, and whenever I reach for it, I feel happy.

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