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by Roman E. Maeder (Author) "In the first section of this chapter we show typical scientific problems can be solved with the help of a computer ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 389 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (21 Aug 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0521663954
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521663953
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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‘This is an excellent introductory textbook in computer science via Mathematica. I recommend it for use in computer science classes for science and engineering students.’ T. E. Simos, Computing Reviews

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Computer algebra systems have revolutionized the use of computers within mathematics research, and are currently extending that revolution to the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. But the power of such systems goes beyond simple algebraic or numerical manipulation. This book shows how computer-aided mathematics has reached a level where it can support effectively many of the computations in science and engineering. In addition to treating traditional computer science topics, an introductory course should show scientists and engineers how these computer-based tools can be used to do scientific computations. A valuable text for computer science courses for scientists and engineers, this book should also prove useful to Mathematica users at all levels. Covering the latest release of Mathematica, the book includes useful tips and techniques to help even seasoned users.

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I was very eager to read and study this book, but I am somewhat disappointed. The level of CS in this book is on the watered down side -- It definitely isn't Knuth in Mathematica. I was particularly annoyed in chapters where one topic was started -- and where one would expect the next section to build on -- only to find that the author had switched to some different topic altogether. (or was this the editor wielding the ax?)

I also wonder how much any novice will get out of this book in terms of learning Mathematica. If the intended audience hasn't mastered Mathematica before reading this book -- then they will be left crying for help.

I don't think this book can be used in a CS101 course. The usual algorithms one finds in Knuth aren't even mentioned, or properly analyzed. The problems in the book are certainly not challenging.

Granted, a proper CS book would today be a massive tome. Maeder created a medium sized volume that has some merit - its value depends on what you expect. I do not need to keep this book anywhere near my desk as a reference -- it is relegated to the doorstop.

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