George Brinton Thomas was a mathematician whose textbook became a globally recognized standard. His ability to clearly communicate complex mathematical concepts made him an exceptional educator. Thomas dedicated himself to reforming mathematics education, inspiring generations of students with his classic work. His lifelong commitment to advancing mathematical knowledge and pedagogy continues to resonate today.
This ninth edition has been revised to ensure that it provides mathematically precise, succinct and readable engineering/science oriented calculus material. It features a visual presentation, designed to encourage learning; revised exercises to ensure clarity, balance and relevance; and clear commentary on the difficult subject of critical multivariable calculus topics.
This text is designed for a three-semester or four-quarter calculus course (math, engineering, and science majors). Calculus hasn't changed, but your students have. Today's students have been raised on immediacy and the desire for relevance, and they come to calculus with varied mathematical backgrounds. Thomas' Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Twelfth Edition, helps your students successfully generalize and apply the key ideas of calculus through clear and precise explanations, clean design, thoughtfully chosen examples, and superior exercise sets. Thomas offers the right mix of basic, conceptual, and challenging exercises, along with meaningful applications. This significant revision features more examples, more mid-level exercises, more figures