Analytic Geometry and Calculus by Frederick S. Woods, Frederick H. Bailey - Free PDF
About this book :-
This is a classic mathematics textbook originally published in 1917. Designed for students in engineering and applied sciences, the book offers a unified approach to analytic geometry and introductory calculus. It builds a strong foundation by introducing coordinate geometry, graphs of functions, and three-dimensional surfaces before transitioning into core calculus concepts like derivatives and integrals.
This text focus on clarity and application, making complex topics accessible through step-by-step explanations and numerous exercises. The text avoids overly theoretical content, instead emphasizing practical problem-solving and mathematical reasoning relevant to science and engineering. Topics are presented in a logical progression, beginning with geometric intuition and leading into the fundamentals of calculus, including slope, area, and integration techniques.
Though written over a century ago, this book remains valuable as a historical and educational reference. It reflects early 20th-century math education, yet many of its methods and examples still resonate today. Ideal for students, educators, or anyone interested in classical approaches to math, "Analytic Geometry and Calculus" serves as a bridge between geometry and calculus with a clear, applied focus.
Book Detail :-
Title:
Analytic Geometry and Calculus by Frederick S. Woods, Frederick H. Bailey - Free PDF
Publisher:
Ginn and Company
Year:
1917
Pages:
542
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
1169977545
ISBN-13 #:
978-1169977549
License:
Public Domain Work
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About Author :-
The author
Frederick Shenstone Woods
(1864–1950) was a respected American mathematician and longtime professor at MIT. Known for his clear teaching and practical approach, he authored several influential textbooks in "algebra", "geometry", and "calculus", widely used in "engineering education" during the early 20th century. Frederick H. Bailey collaborated with Woods on multiple works, including "Analytic Geometry and Calculus". Together, they created accessible, "application-focused math texts" designed for students in "engineering" and the "applied sciences". Their work helped shape how "foundational mathematics" was taught in technical fields and remains a valuable reference in "classical mathematical instruction".
Book Contents :-
Cartesian Coordinates - Graphs of Algebraic Functions - Change of Coordinate Axes - Graphs of Transcendental Functions - The Straight Line - Certain Curves - Parametric Representation - Polar Coordinates - Slopes and Areas - Differentiation of Algebraic Functions - Differentiation of Transcendental Functions - Integration - Applications of Integration - Space Geometry - Partial Differentiation - Multiple Integrals - Infinite Series
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