Application-oriented introduction relates the subject as closely as possible to science. In-depth explorations of the derivative, the differentiation and integration of the powers of x , and theorems on differentiation and antidifferentiation lead to a definition of the chain rule and examinations of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, much more. Clear-cut explanations, numerous drills, illustrative examples. 1967 edition. Solution guide available upon request.
Morris Kline Book order (chronological)
May 1, 1908 – June 10, 1992
Morris Kline was a professor of mathematics whose work delved into the history, philosophy, and pedagogy of the discipline. He also distinguished himself as a popularizer of mathematical subjects, making complex ideas accessible to a broader audience. His writings aimed to illuminate the essence and significance of mathematics.
Книга известного американского математика, популяризатора науки Мориса Клайна ярко и увлекательно рассказывает о роли математики в сложном многовековом процессе познания человеком окружающего мира, ее месте и значении в физических науках. Имя автора хорошо знакомо читателям: его книга "Математика. Утрата определенности" (М.: Мир. 1984) пользуется заслуженным успехом в нашей стране. Предназначена для читателей, интересующихся историей и методологией науки.
Mathematics for the Non-mathematician
- 641 pages
- 23 hours of reading