Easily Decode the Mysteries of Science: Calculus for Beginners

Author: Hiromichi Hirano
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The "Snail Science Series" books start from the basics, following a step-by-step approach to explain fundamental scientific principles and the latest scientific knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. They emphasize the cultivation of learning methods and interest. Approach it with questions from your daily life—no need to memorize theorems or forcefully recall formulas. It becomes less tedious and confusing, making it easy to enter the fascinating, colorful world of science. If you can grasp the basic concept of calculus from the start, you'll find that you don't need to memorize too many formulas, yet your problem-solving methods become increasingly simple. It guarantees that everyone can understand it and find it interesting. While experiencing its joy and mysteries, gradually get used to thinking with it! As the title suggests, this book is a super beginner's guide to calculus. Its target readers include those interested in calculus, high school students about to study it, university students (such as economics majors) who must take calculus after entering college, and working professionals who feel the need to master calculus knowledge in fields like finance. In short, whether you've studied calculus before or not, whether you have any memory of it now, even if your current understanding and thoughts about calculus are almost zero, you can still read this book. It differs slightly from school mathematics education—it's not a guide for university entrance exams or test-taking techniques. The author hopes that by reading this book, readers can approach calculus effortlessly and enjoy the joy of thinking about calculus, which has a history of over 2,000 years.