Precalculus, International Edition

Paperback

Main Details

Title Precalculus, International Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ron Larson
By (author) Robert P. Hostetler
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:1040
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 217
Category/GenreCalculus and mathematical analysis
ISBN/Barcode 9780538735476
ClassificationsDewey:515
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 8th edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint Brooks/Cole
Publication Date 4 May 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

This market-leading text continues to provide both students and instructors with sound, consistently structured explanations of the mathematical concepts. Designed for a one- or two-term course that prepares students to study calculus, the new Eighth Edition retains the features that have made PRECALCULUS, International Edition, a complete solution for both students and instructors: interesting applications, cutting-edge design, and innovative technology combined with an abundance of carefully written exercises.

Author Biography

Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught since 1970. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and is considered the pioneer of using multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson conducts numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math educators around the country about using computer technology as an instructional tool and motivational aid. He is the recipient of the 2013 Text and Academic Authors Association Award for CALCULUS, the 2012 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, the 2011 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for PRECALCULUS: REAL MATHEMATICS, REAL PEOPLE, and the 1996 Text and Academic Authors Association TEXTY Award for INTERACTIVE CALCULUS (a complete text on CD-ROM that was the first mainstream college textbook to be offered on the Internet). Dr. Larson authors numerous textbooks including the best-selling Calculus series published by Cengage Learning.