Single Variable Calculus: A First Step

by Yunzhi Zou

The book is a comprehensive yet compressed entry-level introduction on single variable calculus, focusing on the concepts and applications of limits, continuity, derivative, definite integral, series, sequences and approximations. Chapters are arranged to outline the essence of each topic and to address learning difficulties, making it suitable for students and lecturers in mathematics, physics and engineering.

424 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2018

Reviews

[Tom Schulte · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This is an efficiently compressed entry-level calculus introduction. Effectively covered are the core concepts and applications of limits, continuity, derivatives, integration with a firm exposition on series, sequences, and approximations. From the preface we learn that inspiration was to offer “Chinese students a course in English” and thus have a “suitable textbook” because “Chinese students are going overseas.” While it may also be true as stated that this is “the first ever calculus textbook in China printed in color”, two things I expected from that preface are not found further in. I expected a Sino-centric delivery and possibly the awkward grammar found in many such translations. However, this reads as if developed for the native English speaker from the onset. Also, what color is present here is effective and subtly applied pastel coloring to graphs and figures..."

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