James D. Stewart

James D. Stewart

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1941 - 2014

Occupation

Academic

Notable Achievements

Order of Canada

Description

Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, McMaster University. Notable for his calculus textbooks used throughout the world, including 'Single Variable Essential Calculus: Early Transcendentals' (2012). Musician - violinist, and member of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. LGBTQ activist. Also known as Jim Stewart.

See Also

• Order of Canada
• LGBTQ Mathematicians
• Prominent LGBTQ Philanthropists and Donors

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/james-stewart-devoted-his-life-to-math-and-music/article22168574/
• http://www.maa.org/news/an-interview-with-james-stewart
• http://www.stewartcalculus.com/
• https://books.google.ca/books/about/Single_Variable_Essential_Calculus_Early.html?id=wsTbft6GDtcC&redir_esc=y
• http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/02/04/the_house_that_math_built.html
• http://www.theguardian.com/science/alexs-adventures-in-numberland/2015/oct/05/maths-palace-built-by-calculus-rock-star-on-sale-for-14m