The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica ® Version 3 - Softcover

Glynn, Jerry; Gray, Theodore W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521627346 ISBN 13: 9780521627344

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

This revision of the successful textbook The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica teaches new Mathematica users some of the important basics of the latest release of this powerful software tool: these include using the typesetting features, programming palettes, defining functions, creating graphs and notebooks, and applying useful problem solving techniques. Using their skills as Mathematica experts and teachers, the authors provide a brisk but careful tutorial for the Mathematica novice. From the fundamentals of installing and running Mathematica on your computer, through to tips on how to get the most from the advanced programming features, the presentation maintains its concise and knowledgeable tone, providing indexes for both concepts and Mathematica function names. This book will be a valuable tool for both students and individual Mathematica users.

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Review

'... this is an excellent introduction to Mathematica 3.' Brian Cogan, Scientific Computing World

'The book is strongly recommended not only to all Mathematica users but also to those who would like to learn how to use the full capability of Mathematica.' European Mathematical Society

Book Description

Using their skills as Mathematica experts and teachers, the authors provide a brisk but careful tutorial for the Mathematica novice. From the fundamentals of installing and running Mathematica on your computer, through to tips on how to get the most from the advanced programming features, the presentation maintains its concise and knowledgeable tone, providing indexes for both concepts and Mathematica function names.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521627346
• ISBN 13: 9780521627344
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 355