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Sales Rank: 46380
Category: Book
Author: Steven Holzner
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Label: For Dummies
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470178140
Dewey Decimal Number: 515
EAN: 9780470178140
ASIN: 0470178140
Publication Date: June 10, 2008
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The fun and easy way to understand and solve complex equations Many of the fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, biology, and economics can be formulated as differential equations. This plain-English guide explores the many applications of this mathematical tool and shows how differential equations can help us understand the world around us. Differential Equations For Dummies is the perfect companion for a college differential equations course and is an ideal supplemental resource for other calculus classes as well as science and engineering courses. It offers step-by-step techniques, practical tips, numerous exercises, and clear, concise examples to help readers improve their differential equation-solving skills and boost their test scores.
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 Differential Equations for Dummies! October 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I would give this book a 5/5. It made Diff EQ much easier to understand and was a great supplement to the text book.
 Not the best October 2, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I picked up the book out of personal interest, not that I need it for anything. I'm a math dummy, the sort of person the book is designed for. I can handle calculus well enough (self-taught), but I'm no expert.
The book started off well enough until I hit the integrating factor technique. He lost me almost immediately, and it was like he left out some steps. I think someone very solid in calculus would have caught on, but I'm a dummy. So, I checked out Paul's Online Math Notes (http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu) and suddenly I began to understand. In light of that, you might check out Paul's Online Math Notes before you buy the book.
On another note, I looked at the page describing the mathematician Laplace, and it said Newton used his works. "Whoa," I thought. "Newton died before Laplace was born." I find it sort of strange that Holzner, a physicist, made this mistake. I did some checking and found that it was the other way around: Laplace extended Newton's work.
An Author that Truly Understands Keeping It Simple July 14, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Steven Holzner can truly make differential equations understood on a basic level. The author has an ability to keep you interested by keeeping the text light and easy to comprehend. He seems to understand what gives the typical student of diff-e-q difficulties and show a clean path right through these areas. Great book with simple answers to some of my past misunderstood solutions in differential equations.
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