Overview
Table of contents
Preface Chapter 1: Basics Chapter 2: Foundations of Calculus Chapter 3: Applications of the Derivative Chapter 4: The Integral Chapter 5: Indeterminate Forms Chapter 6: Transcendental Functions Chapter 7: Methods of Integration Chapter 8: Applications of the Integral Bibliography Solutions to Exercises Final Exam Index
Author comments
Steven G. Krantz is the Chairman of the Mathematics Department at Washington University in St. Louis. An award-winning teacher and author, Dr. Krantz has written more than 30 books on mathematics including a best-seller.
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