Text has been thoroughly revised to maximize rigor, clarity, readability and approachability
Key Concepts throughout the book have been specially marked and highlighted
Chapter Reviews at the end of each chapter are highlighted and provide itemized summaries of all key material
Approximately 50 percent of the homework problems are new to this seventh edition. All new problems have been independently solved in order to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
New Sample Problems have been added, including problems with computer-oriented solutions.
Answers to all problems listed in a special section at the very end of the book.
New photographs reinforce students understanding of how the concepts relate to the real world
