Product Description

Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences provides a thorough introduction to the essential mathematical techniques needed in the physical sciences. Carefully structured as a series of self–paced and self–contained chapters, this text covers the basic techniques on which more advanced material is built. Starting with arithmetic and algebra, the text then moves on to cover basic elements of geometry, vector algebra, differentiation and finally integration, all within an applied environment. The reader is guided through these different techniques with the help of numerous worked examples, applications, problems, figures, and summaries. The authors aim to provide high–quality and thoroughly class–tested material to meet the changing needs of science students. Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences:
∗ Is a carefully structured text, with self–contained chapters.
∗ Gradually introduces mathematical techniques within an applied environment.
∗ Includes many worked examples, applications, problems, and summaries in each chapter.
Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences will be invaluable to all students of physics, chemistry and engineering, needing to develop or refresh their knowledge of basic mathematics. The book′s structure will make it equally valuable for course use, home study or distance learning.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12251 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 250 pages

Review
"All in all, a book which no chemist can afford to be without."
––Chromatographia, June 2001

Synopsis
This is an introduction to the basic mathematics that students need. It assumes little prior knowledge, and starts from first principles. Concepts are gradually introduced, and students should be helped by worked examples and then encouraged to attempt problems.

From the Back Cover
Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences provides a thorough introduction to the essential mathematical techniques needed in the physical sciences. Carefully structured as a series of self–paced and self–contained chapters, this text covers the basic techniques on which more advanced material is built. Starting with arithmetic and algebra, the text then moves on to cover basic elements of geometry, vector algebra, differentiation and finally integration, all within an applied environment. The reader is guided through these different techniques with the help of numerous worked examples, applications, problems, figures, and summaries. The authors aim to provide high–quality and thoroughly class–tested material to meet the changing needs of science students. Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences:
∗ Is a carefully structured text, with self–contained chapters.
∗ Gradually introduces mathematical techniques within an applied environment.
∗ Includes many worked examples, applications, problems, and summaries in each chapter.
Basic Mathematics for the Physical Sciences will be invaluable to all students of physics, chemistry and engineering, needing to develop or refresh their knowledge of basic mathematics. The book′s structure will make it equally valuable for course use, home study or distance learning.

Customer Reviews

Excellent
I really like the design of this book. Every section pre-tests you to find out your strengths and weaknesses, so you'll know whether you can skip it or have to backtrack to an earlier section. This means that you can tackle the book at your own pace; either following in meticulous detail when you need it or just getting straight to the point when all you need is a refresher course. A lot of other textbooks could benefit from this sort of approach.

This book covers the basic algebra, vectors, geometry and calculus. There's also a second book that covers complex numbers, differential equations and vector calculus that's every bit as good.

Best Basic Maths book by far!
Most Maths books I tried either go way over my head or concentrate on the easy stuff. This book is the best Basic Maths book I've ever come across. It goes into detail (without dumming down too much) and it helped enormously when I did a Level 2 Physics course with the OU. Where they did not explain the Maths enough, I just dipped into this book and went EUREKA!