Advanced Engineering Mathematics

[Pauly Man]

Introduction-

This book covers almost every topic that an undergraduate applied mathematics student could expect to encounter in their studies. It is a HUGE book, at 1156 pages plus appendicies.


Contents-


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Ordinary Differential Equations
Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus
Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations
Complex Analysis
Numerical Methods
Optimization, Graphs
Probability and Statistics
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Pros and Cons-


The positives for this book, are as I've said, it covers almost everything. The negatives are that it is maybe a bit expensive for a new copy, (not to bad for a second hand copy). I have no idea how much it is in countries other than Australia, but I know it is a bit pricey here.


Conclusion-


I think this book is great, and it is already serving me well, and I've only had it for a month. I guess it is up to you to way up the pro's and cons.

[quarkman]

I have found this book to be an invaluable reference...I haven't used it too much but I have found a reasonable explanation for just about everything I ever wanted to know about mathematics in it. I still prefer full length texts to this kind of reference style book, however I just like to know all of the mathematical details :approve:

[LeBrad]

I agree with the above. I used it for one of my classes and it has turned out to be a good reference, but lacks depth on any particular area so it isn't really useful for anything serious.

[brewnog]

Is this the book by Ken Stroud?

[Spectre32]

Yeah is it the Wliey one or the Advanced Engineering Mathematics
by K. A. Stroud, Dexter J. Booth ??

[Spectre32]

I found both of these in a library, and i's have to say that the Wiely one is far supperior to that of Strouds. Good luke finding them, i happen to be 3 block away from one of the best libraries in the country.... The Carnegie Library