FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists with an Introduction to FORTRAN 90 (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Larry Nyhoff (Author), Sanford Leestma (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013363003X | ISBN-13: 978-0133630039 | Publication Date: January 7, 1996 | Edition: 4

This book is a complete presentation of standard FORTRAN 77 with special applications of numerical methods in science and engineering. It surpasses the coverage of its best-selling predecessor, FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition, by adding a current introduction to Fortran 90. This book emphasizes sound structured programming and software engineering principles; its clear and concise presentation is perfect for readers who possess a background in algebra, with no previous programming experience.

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This text is a complete presentation of standard FORTRAN 77. It surpasses the coverage of its best-selling predecessor, FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition, by adding a current introduction to Fortran 90. This text emphasizes sound structured programming and software engineering principles. Its clear and concise presentation is perfect for students who possess a background in algebra, with no previous programming experience.

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This book is a complete presentation of standard FORTRAN 77 with special applications of numerical methods in science and engineering. It surpasses the coverage of its best-selling predecessor, FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition, by adding a current introduction to Fortran 90. This book emphasizes sound structured programming and software engineering principles; its clear and concise presentation is perfect for readers who possess a background in algebra, with no previous programming experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 884 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013363003X
• ISBN-13: 978-0133630039
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools > Fortran

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and Solid Presentation of the FORTRAN language, January 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists with an Introduction to FORTRAN 90 (4th Edition) (Paperback)

An excellent way for begginers to understand the structure of FORTRAN. Useful also for experienced programmers with a detailed index table.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gives good examples of real world applications, July 31, 2007

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ApeAttack (Westminster, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists with an Introduction to FORTRAN 90 (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I have been using this book to teach an introductory university-level mechanical engineering class that emphasizes computer programming. This book adequately covers all important topics in Fortran and contains many real-world engineering applications (such as solving for roots).

The examples are well commented, which is great for students who are beginning to learn how to program.

I feel that this book is designed for someone who has very little experience in computer programming and I would not recommend this book to someone who is already well-versed in other computer languages. A much smaller book, such as "Schaum's Outline of Programming With Fortran 77 (Schaum's Outlines)," would be better for advanced programmers who want to learn Fortran.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unacceptable printing., February 2, 2005

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jimenerik (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FORTRAN 77 for Engineers and Scientists with an Introduction to FORTRAN 90 (4th Edition) (Paperback)

I am returning this item because the printing is unacceptably poor. The book is softbound and yet the pages appear to be photocopies, and not good ones. The syntax definitions (the most important part, for me), are in gray-on-gray box text that, in this printing, is almost unreadable.