Applied Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences

by Soo T. Tan

Well known for accuracy, Soo Tan's APPLIED CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Eighth Edition balances applications, pedagogy, and technology to provide students the context they need to stay motivated in the course and interested in the material. Accessible for majors and non-majors alike, the text uses an intuitive approach that introduces abstract concepts through examples drawn from common, real-life experiences to which students can relate. It also draws applications from readers' fields of interest. In addition, insightful Portfolios highlight the careers of real people and discuss how they incorporate math into their daily operations. Numerous exercises--including new Diagnostic Tests--ensure students have a solid understanding of concepts before advancing to the next topic. Algebra review notes, keyed to the review chapter Preliminaries, appear where students need them, when they need them. Bringing powerful resources to students' fingertips, the text's exciting array of supplements, including Enhanced Web Assign, equips students with extensive learning support to help them maximize their study time.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Nonfiction

896 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Soo Tang Tan

Reviews

[Alan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Revisiting calculus nearly a decade after graduating from engineering school as part of my M.B.A. program is exciting and refreshing. Studying managerial applications of calculus is far less demanding than engineering applications, but is just as rewarding.

The textbook largely focuses on traditional applications of calculus (essentially derivation and integration) but also touches upon many different types of mathematics that managers may run into. This includes basic probability, sets and series, financial equations like IRR, compound interest, bond coupons and premiums, and growth-- to name a few.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used Tan's book to help me prepare for university level calculus - to revise pre-calculus algebra and become familiar with basic calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, integrals etc. Tan's text and examples are very clear - I rarely had to refer to other texts to try and understand what was being said - and the exercises are very helpful, just a shame only half the answers (to odd questions) are given with the book. A good resource if you are trying to teach yourself basic calculus.