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Mathematica in Action

Mathematica in Action

Mathematica in Action
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Mathematica in Action Hardback - 1999

by Stan Wagon; S. Wagon

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Designed to be both a guide to the capabilities of Mathematica as well as a detailed tour of modern mathematics--written by one of its leading expositors, Stan Wagon--this book is a completely revised edition, containing twice as much material, while using the very latest Mathematica 3.0 version throughout. The book guides readers through fascinating areas of modern mathematics, from high precision number theory and innovative treatments of differential equations, to chaos, fractals and space-filling curves.

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Springer. Used - Good. Good condition. With CD! 2nd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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  • Title Mathematica in Action
  • Author Stan Wagon; S. Wagon
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition Second Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 592
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Springer, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1999-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # X10H-1228
  • ISBN 9780387982526 / 0387982523
  • Weight 2.64 lbs (1.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.49 x 7.24 x 1.39 in (24.10 x 18.39 x 3.53 cm)
  • Category Computers - Other Applications
  • Library of Congress subjects Mathematics - Data processing
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 97048853
  • Dewey Decimal Code 510.285

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"Mathematica in Action, 2nd Edition," is designed both as a guide to the extraordinary capabilities of Mathematica as well as a detailed tour of modern mathematics by one of its leading expositors, Stan Wagon. Ideal for teachers, researchers, mathematica enthusiasts. This second edition of the highly sucessful W.H. Freeman version includes an 8 page full color insert and 50% new material all organized around Elementary Topics, Intermediate Applications, and Advanced Projects. In addition, the book uses Mathematica 3.0 throughtout. Mathematica 3.0 notebooks with all the programs and examples discussed in the book are available on the TELOS web site (www.telospub.com). These notebooks contain materials suitable for DOS, Windows, Macintosh and Unix computers. Stan Wagon is well-known in the mathematics (and Mathematica) community as Associate Editor of the "American Mathematical Monthly," a columnist for the "Mathematical Intelligencer" and "Mathematica in Education and Research," author of "The Banach-Tarski Paradox" and "Unsolved Problems in Elementary Geometry and Number Theory (with Victor Klee), as well as winner of the 1987 Lester R. Ford Award for Expository Writing.
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