Fundamentals of Calculus: English Edition

Introduces the techniques, methods, and applications of calculus using real-world examples from business and economics, as well as the social and life sciences.

An introduction to differential and integral calculus, Fundamentals of Calculus presents key topics suitable for a variety of readers in fields ranging from entrepreneurship and economics to environmental and social sciences.

Each chapter presents practical examples from a variety of subject areas and provides step-by-step explanations for solutions. Specific techniques are also applied to highlight important information in each section, including interspersed symbols for further reader understanding.

Additionally, the book illustrates the elements of finite calculus with the various formulas for power, quotient, and product rules that correlate remarkably with traditional calculus. With calculus as the "mathematics of change," each chapter concludes with a section of historical notes.

Calculation Basics chapter coverage includes:
– Linear equations and functions
– The derivative
– Using the derivative
– Exponents and logarithms
– Differentiation techniques
- Integral calculus
– Integration techniques
– Functions of several variables
– Series and sums