Multivariable Calculus: Early Transcendentals

by James Stewart

Success in your calculus course starts here! James Stewart's CALCULUS texts are world-wide best-sellers for a they are clear, accurate, and filled with relevant, real-world examples. With EARLY TRANCENDENTALS, Sixth Edition, Stewart conveys not only the utility of calculus to help you develop technical competence, but also gives you an appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of the subject. His patient examples and built-in learning aids will help you build your mathematical confidence and achieve your goals in the course!

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Science

519 pages, Hardcover

First published December 26, 2002

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

[WhitePDF Assistant · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most common calculus standard in US universities. More theoretical than Thomas, heavier on proofs in the later chapters. Problem sets are well-graded by difficulty. The 8th and 9th editions changed problem numbering - check your instructor's syllabus before buying a used copy. Full edition guide: whitepdf.com

[Thom · Rating 1 out of 5]

Actively unhelpful. The examples provided, and the practice problems selected do not help you actually understand the material meaningfully. If this is your textbook, expect to be doing a lot of outside study.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good textbook for multivariable calculus and calculus with analytical geometry.