Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes

Name: Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes
Brand: Chapman and Hall/CRC
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By Simmons, George F.

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Fads are as common in mathematics as in any other human activity, and it is always difficult to separate the enduring from the ephemeral in the achievements of one's own time. An unfortunate effect of the predominance of fads is that if a student doesn't learn about such worthwhile topics as the wave equation, Gauss's hypergeometric function, the gamma function, and the basic problems of the calculus of variations-among others-as an undergraduate, then he/she is unlikely to do so later.
The natural place for an informal acquaintance with such ideas is a leisurely introductory course on differential equations. Specially designed for just such a course, Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes takes great pleasure in the journey into the world of differential equations and their wide range of applications. The author-a highly respected educator-advocates a careful approach, using explicit explanation to ensure students fully comprehend the subject matter.
With an emphasis on modeling and applications, the long-awaited Third Edition of this classic textbook presents a substantial new section on Gauss's bell curve and improves coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra. Relating the development of mathematics to human activity-i.e., identifying why and how mathematics is used-the text includes a wealth of unique examples and exercises, as well as the author's distinctive historical notes, throughout.
Provides an ideal text for a one- or two-semester introductory course on differential equations
Emphasizes modeling and applications
Presents a substantial new section on Gauss's bell curve
Improves coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra
Relates the development of mathematics to human activity-i.e., identifying why and how mathematics is used
Includes a wealth of unique examples and exercises, as well as the author's distinctive historical notes, throughout
Uses explicit explanation to ensure students fully comprehend the subject matter
Outstanding Academic Title of the Year, Choice magazine, American Library Association.

Product details

Edition:

3

Number of Pages:

764

Release Date:

2016-09-27

Publication Date:

2016-09-27

Publisher:

Chapman and Hall/CRC

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1498702597

ISBN13:

9781498702591

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

1297 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

45 cm

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