Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus 8th Edition by James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, and Saleem Watson is a comprehensive resource that delves into the foundational concepts of precalculus, preparing students for the study of calculus. This edition emphasizes problem-solving and mathematical modeling, introducing these principles early and reinforcing them throughout the text.
 
By integrating practical applications and a significant amount of graphing technology, the book helps students develop insights into mathematical ideas. It is an invaluable resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding of precalculus concepts and their applications in calculus.
 
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus 8th Edition by James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, and Saleem Watson, published by Cengage in 2023, is available in PDF format, with Print ISBN: 0357753631, 978-0357753637 and eTextbook ISBN: 0357753631, 978-0357753637. This 8th edition is categorized under Mathematics/Precalculus, making it an invaluable asset for those aiming to excel in calculus studies. Purchase this eBook and save up to 80% at Ebookworm.
 
About the Authors:
 
James Stewart: Dr. Stewart received his M.S. from Stanford University and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He conducted research at the University of London and was influenced by the famous mathematician, George Polya, at Stanford University. Dr. Stewart most recently served as a professor of mathematics at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. His research focused on harmonic analysis. Dr. Stewart authored the best-selling calculus textbook series, including CALCULUS, CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS, and CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, as well as a series of successful precalculus texts and college algebra and trigonometry texts.
 
Lothar Redlin: Dr. Redlin received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Victoria and a Ph.D. from McMaster University. He subsequently did research and taught at the University of Washington and the University of Waterloo as well as California State University, Long Beach. He was most recently a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus. His research focused on topology. Dr. Redlin was a valued co-author for Dr. Stewart's best-selling calculus textbook series and his popular precalculus, college algebra, and trigonometry texts.
 
Saleem Watson: Dr. Watson received his bachelor of science degree from Andrews University in Michigan. He completed his graduate studies at Dalhousie University and McMaster University, where he received his Ph.D. Dr. Watson conducted research at the Mathematics Institute of the University of Warsaw in Poland. He taught mathematics at Pennsylvania State University before serving at California State University, Long Beach, where he is currently professor emeritus. Dr. Watson's research encompasses the field of functional analysis. Dr. Watson is an important co-author for Dr. Stewart's best-selling calculus textbook series as well as his popular precalculus, college algebra, and trigonometry texts.