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Engineering Mathematics

By K.A. Stroud and Dexter J. Booth
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Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud and Dexter J. Booth is a comprehensive educational resource designed for students and professionals in engineering. The book navigates through fundamental mathematical concepts and their applications to engineering problems, promoting understanding through practical examples and exercises. It offers clear explanations and a structured approach to topics like calculus, algebra, and complex numbers, making it an invaluable reference for mastering engineering mathematics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to deepen your understanding of mathematical principles with a clear and accessible approach, particularly useful if you are pursuing studies or a career in engineering. It's designed to reinforce concepts with practical examples, making complex topics easier to grasp for both students and professionals in the field.

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The best-selling introductory mathematics textbook for students on engineering and science degree and pre-degree courses. Sales stand at more than half a million copies worldwide.

Its unique programmed approach really works! Many thousands of students have found that they understand and excel through using this book. It takes you through the mathematics in a step-by-step fashion with a wealth of examples and exercises. The text demands that you engage with it by asking you to complete steps that you should be able to manage from previous examples or knowledge you have acquired, while carefully introducing new steps. By working with the authors through the examples, you become proficient as you go. By the time you come to trying examples on your own, confidence is high.

Aimed at undergraduates on Foundation and First-Year degree programmes in all Engineering disciplines and Science. The Foundation section covers mathematics from GCSE onwards to allow for revision and gap-filling, and so means the book can be used for a range of abilities and all levels of access.

New to this Edition:

  • A general revision of the entire contents
  • In Matrices, an emphasis on eigenvalues and eigenvectors and the introduction of the Cayley–Hamilton theorem
  • New review summaries plus a new easy reference to help check back when you need more help
  • Key chapters improved yet further as a result of detailed student feedback

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/engineering-mathematics. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud and Dexter J. Booth receives high praise for its clarity, excellent layout, and user-friendly approach. Many consider it an indispensable resource that serves as a strong foundation for learning and excelling in mathematics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352010275

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 8th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 2603g

Pages: 1192

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About the Author

K. A.Stroud was formerly Principal Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Coventry University, UK. He is also the author of Foundation Mathematics and Advanced Engineering Mathematics, companion volumes to this book.

Dexter J. Booth was formerly Principal Lecturer in the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He is the author of several mathematics textbooks and is co-author of Foundation Mathematics and Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

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