Brief Calculus for Business,Social Sciences,and Life Sciences

作者：  Deborah Hughers-Hallett...[et.]

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 A unique approach to calculus restoring mathematical content and practical understanding by beginning with a problem in business, social science, or life science and deriving general results from it. The volume introduces the calculus topics measuring change, the derivative, definite integral, exponential functions, logistic functions, polynomials, short-cuts to differentiation, applications of the derivative and the definite integrals, and functions of the variables using contour diagrams, formulas, and tables. Contains two appendices on roots and accuracy and one on compound interest. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.   Publisher Summary 2 Concepts are presented graphically, numerically, and algebraically to give students the benefit of several interpretations. The book is problem driven and features exceptional exercises based on real-world applications for management, life and social science students. Technology is used as a tool to help students visualize the concepts and learn to think mathematically. Contains the main ideas of calculus in a clear, simple manner to improve students' understanding and encourage them to read the examples.