Schaum's Outline of Partial Differential Equations (Schaum's) [Paperback]

Paul DuChateau (Author), D. Zachmann (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0070178976 | ISBN-13: 978-0070178977 | Publication Date: January 1, 1986 | Edition: 1

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070178976
• ISBN-13: 978-0070178977
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Almost Useless!, November 1, 2002

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Partial Differential Equations (Schaum's) (Paperback)

As an engineering student, I found this book very theoretical, which makes it more difficult to read than an actual PDE textbook. Also, unlike other Schaum's series, this book does not have many worked-out examples and does not have solutions for all the problems. It is poorly organized.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to par with other Schaum's outlines on mathematics, April 20, 2006

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Partial Differential Equations (Schaum's) (Paperback)

This is one of the more poorly written Schaum's outlines I have encountered. The theory is very murky and the author gives no clear direction as to where he is going with this material and what it all means. PDE is a hard enough subject without working a bunch of meaningless problems that leave you wondering what it is you are supposed to have learned. Instead, I suggest you read "Introduction to Partial Differential Equations with Applications" by Zachmanoglou and Thoe in order to understand the mathematical underpinnings of PDE. Then read "Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers" to get a thorough feel for how PDE is used to solve real-world problems. Both books usually sell used for under $10 each, making them cost-effective alternatives to this Schaum's outline.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Know Your Fourier Series, June 13, 2000

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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Partial Differential Equations (Schaum's) (Paperback)

Before you even think about opening this book, be sure that you know your Forurier series. The book uses that to solve most of the problems. Also, it is really not for those new to PDE. May be a good text for graduate students, but will confise the non-specialist. Not a good introductory text.