Applied A question about mathematics textbooks for physicists

[MidgetDwarf]

Just looked at my copy of Snider, since my nephew was going to take a class based on it.

Yup, my opinion has not changed. Readable but very pedestrian. Marsden at the same readability, is superior.

I can see why departments choose Snider. It introduces Tensor notation, a bit superficially, which is useful for engineering/physics majors.

But one can skip the tensor sections, its more of an after thought in my opinion.

 

[WWGD]

The " Snider Insider" was also on the list of books with (almost) anagramed titles.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

In my opinion, the book, as mentioned by others, is Boaz. I suggest it even for mathematicians, followed by Hubbard, who adds rigour (if that is your thing):
https://matrixeditions.com/5thUnifiedApproach.html

Thanks
Bill

Hubbard is an amazing book. But one should download the errata and correct book before reading.

This can be forgiven since its clearly a book written out of love, and its self published.

I am less forgiving of the big house publishers charging an arm and legg for sucky books.


Quality of materials is excellent. They dont make books like this anymore.

 

[MidgetDwarf]

The " Snider Insider" was also on the list of books with (almost) anagramed titles.

Im too dumb to understand what you wrote lol.

 

[WWGD]

Im too dumb to understand what you wrote lol.

Not worth much thinking about it ;).