Calculus

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James Stewart's CALCULUS texts are widely renowned for their mathematical precision and accuracy, clarity of exposition, and outstanding examples and problem sets. Millions of students worldwide have explored calculus through Stewart's trademark style, while instructors have turned to his approach time and time again. In the Eighth Edition of CALCULUS, Stewart continues to set the standard for the course while adding carefully revised content. The patient explanations, superb exercises, focus on problem solving, and carefully graded problem sets that have made Stewart's texts best-sellers continue to provide a strong foundation for the Eighth Edition. From the most unprepared student to the most mathematically gifted, Stewart's writing and presentation serve to enhance understanding and build confidence. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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James Stewart

1941 – 3 December 2014

James Drewry Stewart, MSC, was a Canadian mathematician, violinist, and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Stewart received his M.S. at Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 1967. He worked for two years as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of London, where his research focused on harmonic and functional analysis. Stewart is best known for his series of calculus textbooks used for high school, college, and university level courses in many countries. One of his most well-known textbooks is *Calculus: Early Transcendentals* (1995), a set of textbooks which is accompanied by a website for students. Stewart was…