Conquering Calculus

by Jefferson Hane Weaver

Book Overview

Are you intrigued by calculus but too intimidated to tackle it? If your fear of numbers has prevented you from learning calculus, fear no more. Take the first step toward a whole new world of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306459884
• ISBN13: 9780306459887
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Conquering Calcusus

If your looking for a conventional book on mathematics, Jefferson Hane's Conquering Calculus is not for you. He intentionally takes a different approach, using humorous comparisons and real world analogies which may offend those without a good sense of humor.While his use of humor can be debated, his explanations shed new light on difficult mathmatical concepts. His straight forward approach sucessfully lays the groundwork on which to build a deeper understanding of difficult concepts.Mathmatics tends to be a very dry subject. I have purchased other books on calculus with the intent on learning only to set them aside after the first dull chapter. Although other books may be more thorough in their coverage, they are too stiff to sufficiently stimulate interest. A light and humerous approach is a welcome change.I only wish that more authors and teachers had the insight to relate mathmatics and other topics to others in a light and humours manner.