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Description for Calculus
Hardback. Provides introduction to calculus for liberal arts students, particularly for those whose principal interest is in the humanities. This book covers topics in calculus and gives a picture of the nature of mathematics and of the place of mathematics within the liberal arts. Series: Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 421 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
reason for delaying its study has to do with the question of mathematical maturity. * No use is made here of trigonometric, logarithmic, or expo nential functions except in occasional optional material indicating how such functions can be handled. A perceptive remark made by George P6lya suggests how we can simultaneously learn mathematics and learn "about" mathematics-i.e., about the nature of mathematics and how it is developed: If the learning of mathematics reflects to any degree the invention of mathematics, it must have a place for guessing, for plausible inference. The reader will find plenty of opportunity here for guessing. ... Read more
reason for delaying its study has to do with the question of mathematical maturity. * No use is made here of trigonometric, logarithmic, or expo nential functions except in occasional optional material indicating how such functions can be handled. A perceptive remark made by George P6lya suggests how we can simultaneously learn mathematics and learn "about" mathematics-i.e., about the nature of mathematics and how it is developed: If the learning of mathematics reflects to any degree the invention of mathematics, it must have a place for guessing, for plausible inference. The reader will find plenty of opportunity here for guessing. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
421
Condition
New
Series
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387983790
SKU
V9780387983790
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Ref
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