Single Variable Calculus

by James Stewart

Jim Stewart's Single Variable Calculus has become the most widely adopted text for the first segment of the calculus course. Why? Stewart writes with integrity and precision, reaching out to students with a clarity and a love for the subject matter that is apparent on every page. From a mathematical standpoint, the text is deemed impeccable; from a pedagogical standpoint, insightful; from an accuracy standpoint, remarkable. On every page of his text, Stewart's genuine understanding of both calculus and calculus students is apparent. A phenomenon of the Stewart success is the text's use in such a wide variety of colleges and universities throughout the world. How does Stewart reach students at every level so effectively? Just as he teaches to every student in his classes from the most unprepared to the most mathematically gifted, Stewart write to this range of students--adding the explanations that make ideas come alive as well as the problems that challenge.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Science, Reference, Nonfiction

768 pages, Hardcover

Published December 13, 1994

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

[Matheus Barbosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Um livro excelente pra quem está começando curso de exatas, seus exercícios são bem elaborados e principalmente construídos para desenvolver o pensamento crítico do leitor. (Particularmente, adoro a seção de otimização.) Demonstrações de ideias e teoremas essenciais não faltam nesse livro, ele consegue abordar bem tudo que qualquer professor de faculdade irá te cobrar em prova.

[Dylan Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoever wrote this is a g.

[Constantin Ertel · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of my favorite pieces of fiction

[Sam - Spines in a Line · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this for my calculus classes. The author has his own way of going through questions, so it really depends on the teacher which way is acceptable. This was a required text, but for the most part it seemed to be a good teaching. It was nice to get a second opinion on topics and go more in-depth. Probably recommend to those taking a class, because without instruction it's a tougher read.

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cracking read if you want to learn calculus in a practical, holistic, straightforward way. I've spent many hours brooding over the pages of this book teaching myself mathematics. Difficult going--but worth a try if you feel that way inclined.

[Kaela Nurmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like math, but one can only like a math book so much... but, I felt this book (in addition to my amazing teacher of course) prepared me very well for the AP calculus exam so I think it deserves to be rated with at least a 3!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't like Stewart's style. Maybe it's just all the hand-waving done at this stage in the game, or maybe it really is his style. Either way, I learned the material.

[Baykomious El magarisy · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Kevin Winata · Rating 3 out of 5]

It does help me to understand the content and clarify my doubts. But I don't see really many insights and beauty of calculus.