Advanced Engineering Mathematics [Hardcover]

Peter V. O'Neil (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534943209 | ISBN-13: 978-0534943202 | Publication Date: June 20, 1997 | Edition: 4th

Intended for students in engineering, science and applied maths, this book includes chapters on ordinary differential equations, first-order differential equations, the Laplace transform, Sturm-Liouville theory, Eigenfunction expansions and special functions.

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"I found the diagrams and graphs to be particularly good for a book of this nature. I feel that the strength of the book is its breadth and clear organization. It is an excellent reference also."

"There are more than enough problems. This is the best part of the book." "The independence of the various chapters is a great strength of the book."

"The ordinary differential equations/Laplace/systems material is very well-written and the students are very happy with it." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Served on the faculty at the University of Minnesota, The College of William and Mary in Virginia, where he was chairman of mathematics, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he was chairman of mathematics, dean of natural sciences and mathematics, and university provost. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1111 pages
• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co; 4th edition (June 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534943209
• ISBN-13: 978-0534943202
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,109,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Advanced Engineering Mathematics, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Hardcover)

As a text to learn mathematics, this text is better than average. However, there are numerous errors in terms of handling real physical systems. The author clearly does not understand the words "dimensional analysis" when he describes "real problems". Futhermore, many times the author seems quite willing to change physical laws in order to simplify the mathematics. For any doubters out there, consider the 1/r (not 1/r2) electrostatic force described on page 246 problem 19. Simply stated this text is above average if you plan on learning the mathematics needed to solve engineering/physics problems. However, under no circumstances should this text be used to obtain equations for real systems.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Hardcover)

easily understood. Many useful examples. The theory part of it is very concise and relevant

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm totally satisfied with this book. The price is right., September 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Hardcover)

This book should be a "must" for every graduate student in engineering, mathematics, and applied science. It is well-written and is very comprehensive. In fact, one just needs to read this book and teach other people. As long as you actually spend your time reading this book, you don't even need to come to class and you still score well on your exams. I myself have learned a great deal from this book.