Thomas' Calculus

International Edition  

Based on the original work by George B. Thomas Jr., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In preparing the eleventh edition of Thomas' Calculus, we have worked to capture the style and strengths of earlier editions. Our goal has been to revisit the best features of the Thomas' Calculus classic editions while listening carefully to the suggestions of our many users and reviewers. With these high standards in mind, we have reconstructed the exercises and clarified some difficult topics. (…)

In the eleventh edition the text introduces students not just to the methods and applications of calculus, but also to a mathematical way of thinking. From the exercises to the examples to the narrative that develops the concepts and reveals the theory in readable language, this book is about

thinking and communicating mathematical ideas. Calculus contains many of the key paradigms of mathematics, and it marks the real beginnings of how to think about physical and mathematical subjects in a precise and logical way. We try to help students achieve the mathematical maturity required to master the material and apply its power. The insights that come from a deep understanding are well worth the effort.

After completing this book, students should be well versed in the mathematical language needed for applying the concepts of calculus to numerous applications in science and engineering. They should also be well prepared for courses in differential equations, linear algebra, or advanced calculus.

From the Preface