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Fundamentals of Complex Analysis for Mathematics, Science And Engineering (2nd Edition)

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This was the book that I learned Complex Analysis from. Definitely made the subject accessible to pretty much any reader. Plenty of exercises: some more theoretical, some more applied. It skillfully straddles the gap between being a theoretical math book and a math book for people with more applied aims (such as engineers). Most topics are covered thoroughly, though certain more complicated subjects such as winding number are left out for simplicity.

This book definitely prepared me for tackling the dense, theoretical, and exceptional "Complex Analysis" by Ahlfors. I'd recommend it as an introductory book for anyone trying to get into the subject who is intimidated by Ahlfors, as well as for anyone who is only interested in the essential commonly-applied tools.

First let me say that this book was an introduction to the subject for me. After reading the first six chapters, and working through most of the problems, I have to say this book is great. I highly recommend this to anyone who is learning on there own. In particular, the chapter on residues is excellent. The chapter on series is also good, although I would have liked more worked examples for proofs involving uniform convergence. Also, a little more emphasis on the Arguement would have been nice. Nevertheless, 5/5 for this one, it is extremely well written and the authors really provide motivation for the theorems to come. This is definitely one of the best math books I have read. Great buy, worth every penny.

I have just finished a class using this book, and on the whole its done a good job. I didn't find it in any way super special or anything, but I could read it and understand it. As far as math books go that is pretty good. Lots of exercises with answers in the back, which is what you need. Usually there are worked out examples of the most standard problems, but not always, e.g. there is no example of residue calculus with a Log function.

Complex Analysis is always there in every applied math document of engineering context. The reason I bought the particular book was that I stumbled on some old forgotten Conformal Mapping techniques in Digital Filter Design and needed some good reference to go through...I ended up reading the whole book from first to last page as it managed to capture my interest and distract me from my original purpose for a couple of happy months. So if you are planning to stick to the foundations beyond your studies and course exams, then THIS BOOK IS FOR LIFE...the subject is very extensive and tricky but the book manages to present completely all the necessary elements in the right pace and volume that keeps the application-oriented reader's attention focused while keeping at the same time -in my opinion- the right level of mathematical strictness. All the most essential theorems and formulas are nicely placed intro frames so underlining is not that necessary. Last but not least there is a wealth of examples and illustrations that make it a very friendly tool for anyone about to take course exams or some old engineering graduate seeking a quick reference like myself.

This book was not exactly introductory level but if you have some familiarity with concepts, it will serve as a good reference book. Very concise but contains many good examples.

I used this book in conjunction with "A First Course in Complex Analysis"
by Dennis Zill for a graduate level course, which is more of an introductory text than this book.

I recommend using both for your first course.

Another reference: Search for "Complex Analysis Modules by Mathews") on google. This served as a great online reference and has a corresponding book: COMPLEX ANALYSIS: for Mathematics and Engineering, Fifth Edition, 2006 by John H. Mathews and Russell W. Howell. Although I did not read this book, the author has put up wonderful online notes from this book, which I did use.

There are many books on complex variables, but this surely rates well as an introduction. It is great for self study. It bridges the gap nicely from calculus. The problems at the end of the sections are of a rich and varied type and do enhance your learning experience. This book deserves a second look.

this book is superbly clear and as others have said very down to earth. i bought it out of curiosity beside my course book for complex analysis. I have gone through other books in this field and all of them misses the clarity that this book has. I would recommend it for anybody who is interested in both theory and application of complex variables. I think 5 stars are quite small a number for the quality, clarity and nature of the book.

This is an excellent introductory text. The writing is very well done and the structure is such that it will appeal to varying degrees of mathematics students.