Mathematica by Example, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Martha L. Abell (Author), James P. Braselton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0123743184 | ISBN-13: 978-0123743183 | Edition: 4

Mathematica by Example, 4e is designed to introduce the Mathematica programming language to a wide audience. This is the ideal text for all scientific students, researchers, and programmers wishing to learn or deepen their understanding of Mathematica. The program is used to help professionals, researchers, scientists, students and instructors solve complex problems in a variety of fields, including biology, physics, and engineering.

- Clear organization, complete topic coverage, and accessible exposition for novices
- Fully compatible with Mathematica 6.0
- New applications, exercises and examples from a variety of fields including biology, physics and engineering
- Includes a CD-ROM with all Mathematica input appearing in the book, useful to students so they do not have to type in code and commands

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Praise for the 3rd Edition

"Mathematica by Example, 3rd Edition is presented in a very accessible form for new (and more experienced) student users of Mathematica. The fact that information is organized according to the basic mathematics topics studied by STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and other undergraduates, facilitates locating information for these students."
Dr. Shirley Pomeranz, Department of Mathematical & Computer Sciences- The University of Tulsa, OK

"...I think this book hits it just about right. It covers the Mathematica needed for core mathematics without being too overblown."
Gary Stoudt, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Introduces users to new Mathematica features and applications in clear, understandable language --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 4 edition (September 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123743184
• ISBN-13: 978-0123743183
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tutorial for Beginner/Intermediate, March 5, 2003

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"kenaz-raido" (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mathematica by Example (Paperback)

If you learn by example rather than by formalism, get this book. This presents the material in a logical framework with LOTS OF EXAMPLES. A companion volume is "The Mathematica Handbook", also by the same two writers. I used these books extensively in grad school. I remember standing in the university bookstore for 30 min comparing the handful of books available on Mathematica and these two books won out then and now still cover the fundamentals well. I still use them in my work today.

NOTE: The volume I have only covers up to Ver 2.2, but I noticed the latest has 1997 copyright, so might now cover later versions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mathematica by Example, November 4, 2011

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This review is from: Mathematica by Example, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This book was really helpful in explaining how to use Mathematica. It made it much easier to enter my required homework through this system. The seller was wonderful, too, getting my order out the day after I purchased it!

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mathematica by Example, Fourth Edition by Martha L. Abell, James P. Braselton, January 18, 2009

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Mr. Robert Lewis (Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mathematica by Example, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This is a no nonsense text which enables the user to quickly extract thier results from Mathematica