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- ISBN: 9780470453599 | 0470453591
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 1/4/2011
ü Readable rigor: The writing of this text is cogent, clear, and compelling; while carefully maintaining mathematical precision.ü Depth of Exercises: Exercise sets have real depth and are organised into three parts; skills exercises (Problems for Practice), more challenging and thought-provoking exercises (Further Theory and Practice), and technology exercises (Calculator/Computer Sciences)ü Pedagogical Features: These include: Insight, A Look Back, A Look Forward, Quick Quiz, Preview, Key/Basic Steps, Summary of Key Topics, Genesis and Developmentü Advanced Students Are Engaged Early: Students who were exposed to calculus in high school are challenged and engaged early; for instance, by early exposure to sequences (in Chapter 2, "Limits")ü Technology: Technology is an essential part of modern life. It is used throughout the book in a natural and comfortable manner. Students see how scientists and engineers think about mathematical questions.
Brian E Blank is an associate professor of mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis. He received his Ph.D. in 1980 at Cornell University, with Anthony Knapp as advisor. His 20th century work involved harmonic analysis.
Steven G Krantz is an American scholar, mathematician, and writer. He has authored more than 235 research papers and more than 125 books. Additionally, Krantz has edited journals such as the Notices of the American Mathematical Society and The Journal of Geometric Analysis.