Calculus Concepts - An Applied Approach to the Mathematics of Change

List Price: $150.95 Discount Price: $22.23

Customer Reviews:

Worst math book ever written, how did this thing get published? [Posted on 2008-03-18]
This is by far the worst math book I have ever had the displeasure to read. I teach many different math classes and over the years I have read a lot of different calculus books. But nothing like this one. First, I think that the authors decided to go with the worst approach possible to all of the concepts. For instance, instead of talking about anti-derivatives the call them accumulation functions. This will only confuse the student and make a concept that is basically simple way more difficult than it actually is. For another example, the book does not teach the quotient rule for taking derivatives, and then give you really nasty things to take the derivative of, set equal to zero, and solve for x. The book craps out of this by saying things like: By the use of technology, we solve this equation. What if your teacher won't let you use a calculator? You just got screwed.

To make things worse, there are mistakes everywhere in Chapter 5. This is the fourth edition, how did this happen? Is the publisher blind?

If you have a choice spend your money elsewhere, if your teacher is using this book, I feel sorry for you, stick your head between your knees, and say good bye to your grade.

Calculus Concepts: Brief [Posted on 2008-09-23]
This product arrived overnight and in great condition. I always order my school books from amazon. I usually find the best deals here.

Click here for more details and discount information...