T. W. Korner (University of Cambridge)

Calculus for the Ambitious

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This short introduction is perfect for any 16- to 18-year-old, about to begin studies in mathematics, or anyone who would like to see a different account of the calculus from that given in the standard texts. Easy to read, this book will enthuse a new generation of mathematicians.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 272g
• ISBN-13: 9781107686748
• ISBN-10: 1107686741
• Artikelnr.: 40467581

Autorenporträt

T. W. Körner is Professor of Fourier Analysis in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge. His previous books include The Pleasures of Counting and Fourier Analysis.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Preliminary ideas
2. The integral
3. Functions, old and new
4. Falling bodies
5. Compound interest and horse kicks
6. Taylor's theorem
7. Approximations, good and bad
8. Hills and dales
9. Differential equations via computers
10. Paradise lost
11. Paradise regained
Bibliography
Index.