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Many students beginning their engineering, science and mathematics courses need a book on mathematical methods. This textbook offers an accessible and comprehensive grounding in m…
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Mathematical Techniques by Peter Smith is a comprehensive textbook for first- and second-year engineering, science, and mathematics students. This third edition covers standard techniques, Fourier transforms, and Mathematica projects, with nearly 500 worked examples and over 2000 problems. It bridges pre-university and advanced material, making it an ideal grounding in mathematical methods.
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About Mathematical Techniques: An Introdu...
Mathematical Techniques: An Introduction, third edition, by Peter Smith, is a thorough textbook designed for students beginning engineering, science, or mathematics degrees. It revises pre-university material before developing advanced topics, with a rewritten first chapter on standard techniques. The Fourier transform now has its own chapter with a simplified approach and diffraction theory. Chapters are largely self-contained, allowing focused study. The book includes nearly 500 worked examples, over 2000 problems with selected answers, and over 120 computing projects using Mathematica, with programs available online. This accessible, widely illustrated text stands as an ideal introduction to university-level mathematical methods, and this copy is in excellent condition with intact pages and an undamaged spine.
Who should read Mathematical Techniques: An Introdu...?
This book is essential for first- and second-year undergraduates in engineering, science, and mathematics who need a solid foundation in mathematical methods. It suits students transitioning from pre-university to university-level mathematics, as well as those seeking a self-study reference with numerous examples and problems. Instructors can use it as a course text, and the Mathematica projects benefit students in computational courses.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Comprehensive coverage of key mathematical techniques for early undergraduate study
- ✓ Nearly 500 worked examples and over 2000 problems for extensive practice
- ✓ Self-contained chapters allow flexible, targeted learning
- ✓ Includes over 120 computing projects with freely available Mathematica programs
- ✓ Accessible and widely illustrated, with a revised and expanded first chapter
Cons
- ✗ May be too basic for advanced mathematics students
- ✗ Relies on Mathematica for computing projects, which may not suit all users
- ✗ Some topics may require supplementary material for deeper understanding
- ✗ Selected answers only, limiting self-assessment
- ✗ Third edition may not cover the latest computational tools
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Frequently asked questions
What level is this book suitable for?
It is aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates in engineering, science, and mathematics, starting with pre-university revision and progressing to advanced topics.
Does the book include exercises and answers?
Yes, it contains over 2000 problems with selected answers, along with nearly 500 worked examples.
Is Mathematica required to use this book?
No, but the book includes over 120 computing projects using Mathematica, with programs freely available online. These are optional for computational work.
What is new in the third edition?
The first chapter has been rewritten and expanded, the Fourier transform now has its own chapter with a simplified approach and diffraction theory, and other chapters have clarity enhancements.
Is this book self-contained for individual study?
Yes, chapters and sections are designed to be largely self-contained, allowing students to focus on specific methods they need to master.
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