Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th Edition)

Description:

Success in STEM starts here. The 9th Edition of Stewart’s Calculus: Early Transcendentals is the most widely used calculus text in the world for a reason: it is clear, accurate, and filled with real-world examples. This edition introduces transcendental functions (like exponential and logarithmic functions) early in the course, allowing students to tackle more interesting problems sooner. It’s the ultimate guide for mastering everything from basic limits to complex multi-variable integration.

Why the 9th Edition is the Student Gold Standard:

• Mathematical Precision: Stewart is famous for being mathematically rigorous yet remarkably readable.

• Problem-Solving Focus: Features “Problem Solving Strategies” and “Projects” that show how calculus is used in everything from bridge engineering to biological modeling.

• Refined Pedagogy: This edition has been meticulously updated by Clegg and Watson to ensure the explanations are even more student-friendly while maintaining Stewart’s high standards.

• Visual Understanding: Thousands of detailed illustrations help you visualize the “why” behind the theorems.

Key Topics Covered:

• Functions and Models: Review of essential functions and their applications.

• Limits and Derivatives: The foundation of calculus, including the Chain Rule and Optimization.

• Integrals: Area under curves, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and techniques of integration.

• Infinite Sequences and Series: Taylor and Maclaurin series.

• Multivariable Calculus: Vectors, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9780357113516

• Authors: James Stewart, Daniel K. Clegg, and Saleem Watson

• Publisher: Cengage Learning

• Edition: 9th Edition (Latest)

• Format: Hardcover / Physical Textbook