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The Laplace Transform: Theory and Applications (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

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This book is written in a very clear style, suitable for self-study. The exercises have been well chosen and correctly placed. It might be most effective if read concurrently or immediately after an elementary course on Differential Equations at the level of Zill's book. Teachers should take a look at this book, it shows how to deal with the subject rigorously without being boring. No measure theory is required.

The Laplace Transform: Theory and Applications (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)

Joel Schiff has demonstrated on a number of occasions that he is a master expositor of Mathematics and the current volume has to be among Dr Schiff's finest. 'The Laplace Transform' is an excellent starting point for those who want to master the application of transform techniques to boundary value problems and thus provides a backdrop to Davies' Integral Transforms and Duffy's Transform Methods.

Dr Schiff is to be particularly commended for his treatment of the inverse Laplace transform, which often receives scant attention in engineering texts.

Dr Schiff's book can be read at several levels; readers less interested in mastering the proofs may be interested to note that most of the standard transforms one meets in practice are covered either in the text or in exercises.

In sum, 'The Laplace Transform' is for those who want to get beyond the 'operational technique' status of the method, and is strongly recommended to readers who have covered a first course in complex variables. It should appeal to Mathematicians and Engineers alike.

I thought this book was really well written and presented. It has really helped with my understanding of Laplace Transforms. I would highly recommend this book to engineers who want a deeper understanding of transforms. It is worth while reading up on Residue Theory and Cauchys Theorem before reading this book. I am sure that I will constantly reference back to this book for my work.

Just once, I'd like to pick up a math text that delivers the basics up-to and including the point of the book. This "undergraduate" book requires prior knowledge and didn't work for me as a self-teach, even with my 5-semesters of calculus. Very disappointed.