Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Hybrid Edition

by James Stewart

This book is used in both Calculus 1 and Calculus 2.

Genres: Textbooks, Mathematics, Nonfiction, Reference, Science, Education, School

939 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 1995

About the author

James Stewart is a professor of mathematics and a violinist. He has written a number of textbooks, notably on calculus.

For other James Stewarts, see similar names.

Reviews

[Sarah Feng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stewart’s logical motion from question to proof illuminates the central concepts of single variable calculus for a student who has had trouble grasping the motivation behind such proofs in the past. Especially appreciated, even central to my enjoyment, were his extensive and passionate inclusions of concepts, bridging Greek philosophy, physics, and many other applications both abstract and real. There is a certain poetry to this breakdown of the world through numbers, but I wonder if that’s just me fetishizing the language.

[Nathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overpriced and poorly constructed, with pretty standard math textbook material on the inside.

[Nalani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bittersweet journey :)

[Ashley Chang · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of a review of calculus than a review of the book itself. Calculus is fine. This book so boring and mind numbing every time I wonder whether insomnia is a thing, I read. It's the epitome of life-not-changing.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear treatment of introductory calculus. Lots of examples throughout. I also found that the Early Calculus Transcendentals website had some very helpful resources.

[dead letter office · Rating 2 out of 5]

There must be a better way to do this.

[Glittery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written for a math textbook

[Marisa (Mirroredpages) · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only have one thing to say: I hate calculus and will never take it again.