James Stewart

James Drewry Stewart (March 29, 1941 - December 3, 2014) was a Canadian mathematician and professor emeritus at McMaster University. He earned his master's degree at Stanford University and his PhD at the University of Toronto in 1967. His research focused on harmonic and functional analysis. In addition to his academic career, Stewart was a violinist and a member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Stewart is recognized for his series of calculus textbooks widely used in secondary and higher education. Among his most notable works are "Calculus: Early Transcendentals" (1995) and "Calculus: Concepts and Contexts" (1997), both in the genre of mathematics textbooks. His texts are considered standard in many educational institutions worldwide.

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