Mathematical Techniques
An Introduction for the Engineering, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences

Fourth Edition

Dominic Jordan and Peter Smith

• 'This textbook offers an accessible and comprehensive grounding in many of the mathematical techniques required in the early stages of an engineering or science degree and also for the routine methods needed by first and second year mathematics students.' - Engineering Designer March/April 2003
• 'There are also significant changes in content in the opening chapter, where the foundation material has been expanded usefully. The authors do not attempt to dodge theoretical hurdles. They are careful to explain many of the less intuitive properties of functions and to highlight generalisations without becoming over abstract.' - Times Higher Education Supplement, November 2002
• 'Thoroughly recommended.' - Zentralblatt MATH, 993:2002

• Short, modular chapters make the book flexible enough to be used on a wide variety of courses.
• Over 500 worked examples show how the techniques are applied and offer valuable guidance for the reader when tackling the problems.
• Self-check questions and over 2000 end of chapter problems provide extensive opportunities for students to actively master the concepts presented.
• Emphasis on methods and applications keeps students moving through the subject without being slowed down by detailed mathematical proofs.
• A series of Projects at the end of the book encourage student to use mathematical software to develop further their understanding of the concepts covered.
• The Online Resource Centre features additional resources for lecturers and students, to enhance the value of the book as a teaching and learning tool.
  

• Each chapter opens with a new introduction, which explains the content and aim of the chapter, and places it in context for the student.
• The whole text has been reviewed with an eye on increasing clarity.
• New self-check questions appear at the end of most sections to augment the end of chapter problems, giving students an additional opportunity to check their understanding.
  
• A new appendix covers one-dimensional analysis and units.
• Topics undergoing particular revision include conic sections, complex numbers, linear dependence, nonlinear differential equations, stationary values, infinite integrals, vector calculus, and difference equations.

Dominic Jordan, Mathematics Department, Keele University, UK. and
Peter Smith, School of Computing and Mathematics, Keele University, UK.