Looking for a specific Fourier Theory book, possibly from the 70s

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The discussion revolves around a user seeking assistance in identifying a specific book on Fourier Theory, particularly focusing on Fourier Series and Transform theory. The user describes the book as being from the 1970s, with a light blue and pink cover, and expresses urgency in finding it before returning to school.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster (OP) lost a borrowed book on Fourier Theory and is trying to identify it based on limited details, including its color and style.
  • Some participants suggest that the OP should contact their instructor to explain the situation and offer to replace the book.
  • The OP clarifies that contacting the instructor is not feasible due to their absence over the summer.
  • One participant proposes a specific book by Champeney as a possible match, but the OP indicates it does not match their memory of the book.
  • The OP describes the graphs in the book as not being filled in and notes that the tones were warmer than the suggested book.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the OP's need to find the book, but there is no consensus on the specific title or author, as the suggestions provided do not match the OP's recollection.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is limited by the OP's vague recollection of the book's details, which may affect the ability to identify it accurately. The absence of the instructor during the summer adds to the urgency and complexity of the situation.

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Hello all,

I realize this isn't exactly the correct place to post this, but I can't start a thread in the mathematics learning forum, I'm not sure if I am supposed to be able to or not.

I realized that I threw away one of my instructors math books on Fourier Theory I was borrowing over the summer on accident (I took out the wrong box and lost a number of my books as well), and I need to find the same one.

It was a book on Fourier Series and Transform theory, from awhile ago--perhaps 70s. It was light blue and pink on the cover, kind of dated graphics, and was a paperback--and that is unfortunately all I know about it. My professor is all about pure mathematics, rather than applied, and this book very likely followed that trend.

I've combed through a few publisher sites, half.com, Google images etc hoping to run across it but I haven't seen it yet.

I'm not only missing out on the book, but I'd hate to get back to school and have to ask him about it so I could replace it then (he's off campus for the summer).

If this book rings any bells, please let me know! Thank you, and I know this is pretty lame, but I want to fix it as soon as possible.
 
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Just ask your instructor - tell him what happened, and that you will gladly pay for a replacement copy.

I'm sure he will appreciate your honesty, and willingness to pay. And then you can spend your time studying, instead of worrying!
 
I wish it was that easy, but he's off campus and I can't get a hold of him over the summer... Also it was a paper back, I'll add that.
 
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verty said:
Is it this Champeney one?

Thanks verty, unfortunately it isn't.

The one I had was Fourier series graphs, but they weren't filled in like that. They were also brighter in tone, more warm I guess.

I know I don't have a ton to go on here, but thank you so much for the suggestion!
 

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