Fundamentals of Differential Equations bound with IDE CD (Saleable Package) (7th Edition) [Hardcover]

R. Kent Nagle (Author), Edward B. Saff (Author), Arthur David Snider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0321604342 | ISBN-13: 978-0321604347 | Edition: 7

Key Message: Fundamentals of Differential Equations Fundamentals of Differential Equations presents the basic theory of differential equations and offers a variety of modern applications in science and engineering. Available in two versions, these flexible texts offer the instructor many choices in syllabus design, course emphasis (theory, methodology, applications, and numerical methods), and in using commercially available computer software

Key Topics: Introduction, First-Order Differential Equations, Mathematical Models and Numerical Methods Involving First Order Equations, Linear Second-Order Equations, Introduction to Systems and Phase Plane Analysis, Theory of Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms, Series Solutions of Differential Equations, Matrix Methods for Linear Systems

Market: For all readers interested in Differential Equations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 7 edition (August 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321604342
• ISBN-13: 978-0321604347
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #480,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is'nt great, but surely it's adequate, July 21, 2000

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This is the required text for a math class I am currently taking. While the book is not spectacular, it is written at an elementary level and it is not mired in proofs, so one can learn the material simply by opening the book and reading. A definite strength of this book is that it covers a wide range of problems, from ordinary DE's to some PDE's. But it also includes whole chapters on applications to mechanical and electrical systems(circuits), as well as numerical methods and Laplace Transformations. The book is clearly written as an introductory text, but it covers a broad range of material applicable to higher level courses.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Very well written math book., August 7, 2010

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Differential Equations bound with IDE CD (Saleable Package) (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

Anyone who has taken calculus 1 - 3 should have no problem understanding this book. This is probably one of the best well written math book out there. This book is well organized, detailed, and has many examples with step by step solutions to guide the reader.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference, April 9, 2010

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is a brilliant reference for anyone in engineering, natural science, mathematics, or economics. I found it to be organized in a helpful way, and the authors explain the difficult concepts of differential equations quite well. Even the often confusing "guessing method" of finding the particular solution to non-homogeneous 2nd order ODEs is done well. I highly recommend this book as a reference.

However, this is an OLD EDITION. If you are taking a class on differential equations you probably need the newest edition because some of the homework problems are different with each new edition.