Title: Calculus
First published: 1967
Description: Spivak's celebrated textbook is widely held as one of the finest introductions to mathematical analysis. His aim is to present calculus as the first real encounter with mathematics: it is the place to learn how logical reasoning combined with fundamental concepts can be developed into a rigorous mathematical theory rather than a bunch of tools and techniques learned by rote. Since analysis is a subject students traditionally find difficult to grasp, Spivak provides leisurely explanations, a profusion of examples, a wide range of exercises and plenty of illustrations in an easy-going approach that enlightens difficult concepts and rewards effort. Calculus will continue to be regarded as a modern classic, ideal for honours students and mathematics majors, who seek an alternative to doorstop textbooks on calculus, and the more formidable introductions to real analysis.
Subjects: Calculus, Calcul infinitésimal, Calculo diferencial integral, Calculo (matematica), Analyse (wiskunde), Analysis, Mathematics, Qa303 .s78 1980, Single Variable, Mathematical Analysis, Qa303 .s78 2008