Industrial Mathematics: Modeling in Industry, Science and Government [Hardcover]

Charles R. MacCluer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0139491996 | ISBN-13: 978-0139491993 | Publication Date: August 26, 1999

This book provides a concise, single-source survey of all the mathematics most useful in industry today-- particularly modeling and the unit $. Each chapter begins with a brief review of some relevant mathematics; then introduces the industrial extension of this same material via typical real-world applications. The power of interweaving analytic with computing methods during problem solving is demonstrated throughout and MATLAB code is integrated into the flow of the narrative. A chapter on Technical Writing--covering formal technical reports, memos, progress reports, executive summaries, problem statements, overhead projector presentations--shows how to best present mathematical data in a variety of situations. Statistical Reasoning. Monte Carlo Methods. Data Acquisition and Manipulation. The Discrete Fourier Transform. Linear Programming. Regression. Cost Benefit Analysis. Microeconomics. Ordinary Differential Equations. Frequency Domain Methods. Partial Differential Equations. Divided Differences. Galerkin's Method. Splines. A handbook or reference for Engineers, Project Managers, Mathematical Consultants, Statisticians for a quick study of mathematical issues that may arise in the workplace.

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This book provides a concise, single-source survey of all the mathematics most useful in industry today-- particularly modeling and the unit $. Each chapter begins with a brief review of some relevant mathematics; then introduces the industrial extension of this same material via typical real-world applications. The power of interweaving analytic with computing methods during problem solving is demonstrated throughout and MATLAB code is integrated into the flow of the narrative. A chapter on Technical Writing--covering formal technical reports, memos, progress reports, executive summaries, problem statements, overhead projector presentations--shows how to best present mathematical data in a variety of situations. Statistical Reasoning. Monte Carlo Methods. Data Acquisition and Manipulation. The Discrete Fourier Transform. Linear Programming. Regression. Cost Benefit Analysis. Microeconomics. Ordinary Differential Equations. Frequency Domain Methods. Partial Differential Equations. Divided Differences. Galerkin's Method. Splines. A handbook or reference for Engineers, Project Managers, Mathematical Consultants, Statisticians for a quick study of mathematical issues that may arise in the workplace.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0139491996
• ISBN-13: 978-0139491993
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,306,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great signal-to-noise ratio, June 22, 2004

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This review is from: Industrial Mathematics: Modeling in Industry, Science and Government (Hardcover)

This is one of the best (if not the best) practical math books out there. It has a no-frills, "let's get down to business" feel and is not overly wordy. The author keeps each chapter short and focused, delivering digestible amounts of theory along with lots of fully worked examples. Unlike many technical authors,
MacCluer seems to fully appreciate that real learning occurs by induction. The problems at the end of the chapters are real gems: simply stated, sometimes challenging, and never pointless.

This book is evidently intended for senior math students bound for industry, but I also highly recommend it to grad students (like me) as well as practicing engineers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and simple chapter about technical writing, June 13, 2005

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Mauricio Orozco Alzate "Mauricio Orozco Alzate" (Manizales, Colombia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Industrial Mathematics: Modeling in Industry, Science and Government (Hardcover)

Chapter 15 of this book presents the most concise and clear guide for technical writing I have read. I strongly recommend it.

Mauricio Orozco Alzate
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not for professionals, July 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Industrial Mathematics: Modeling in Industry, Science and Government (Hardcover)

This book gives little form a lot of subjects. Therefore, for quick understanding of industrial mathematics, it may be helpful. However, in most cases, problems can be solved with good unsderstanding of topics, at least theoretical level. This book may be good for beginners, but definitely not for the problem-solvers.