{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-numerical-methods-james-f-epperson-9781119604693","title":"An Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the popular introductory textbook on numerical approximation methods and mathematical analysis, with a unique emphasis on real-world application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis \u003c\/i\u003ehelps students gain a solid understanding of a wide range of numerical approximation methods for solving problems of mathematical analysis. Designed for entry-level courses on the subject, this popular textbook maximizes teaching flexibility by first covering basic topics before gradually moving to more advanced material in each chapter and section. Throughout the text, students are provided clear and accessible guidance on a wide range of numerical methods and analysis techniques, including root-finding, numerical integration, interpolation, solution of systems of equations, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fully revised third edition contains new sections on higher-order difference methods, the bisection and inertia method for computing eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix, a completely re-written section on different methods for Poisson equations, and spectral methods for higher-dimensional problems. New problem sets--ranging in difficulty from simple computations to challenging derivations and proofs--are complemented by computer programming exercises, illustrative examples, and sample code. This acclaimed textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to both construct and evaluate approximations for accuracy and performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers both elementary concepts and tools and higher-level methods and solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures new and updated material reflecting new trends and applications in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains an introduction to key concepts, a calculus review, an updated primer on computer arithmetic, a brief history of scientific computing, a survey of computer languages and software, and a revised literature review\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an appendix of proofs of selected theorems and a companion website with additional exercises, application models, and supplemental resources\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis, Third Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect textbook for upper-level undergraduate students in mathematics, science, and engineering courses, as well as for courses in the social sciences, medicine, and business with numerical methods and analysis components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James F. Epperson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119604699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119604693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.60d","brand":"James F. Epperson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43990929998079,"sku":"9781119604693","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_19a39798-a807-40d1-bf0a-76a98b7f5696.jpg?v=1683307483","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-numerical-methods-james-f-epperson-9781119604693","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}