Calculus: A Liberal Art
| Author | : W.M. Priestley |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 420 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781461216582 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1461216583 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (583 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Calculus: A Liberal Art by : W.M. Priestley
Download or read book Calculus: A Liberal Art written by W.M. Priestley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting mathematics as forming a natural bridge between the humanities and the sciences, this book makes calculus accessible to those in the liberal arts. Much of the necessary geometry and algebra are exposed through historical development, and a section on the development of calculus offers insights into the place of mathematics in the history of thought.
