Vector Calculus

ISBN: 0130880051

Author: Barr, Thomas

Condition: New

For one semester, sophomore-level courses in Vector Calculus and Multivariable Calculus.This brief book presents an accessible treatment of multivariable calculus with an early emphasis on linear algebra as a tool. The organization of the text draws strong analogies with the basic ideas of elementary calculus (derivative, integral, and fundamental theorem). Traditional in approach, it is written with an assumption that the student may have computing facilities for two- and three-dimensional graphics, and for doing symbolic algebra.

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