Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers: Definitions, Theorems, and Formulas for Reference and Review

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Summary: Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers (Paperbk)
Review: I have both the "hardcover" and "paperback" copies of this book. I feel that this is the "BEST" handbook of mathematics I have reviewed. It is both through and concise. The topical structure and layout of the book is excellent! The paperback is a convenient size, it fits easily within a briefcase. I most strongly recommend this book to any engineer, mathematician, physicist, etc.

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Summary: an MBA student says:
Review: I've been searching for a math reference book to use while pursuing an MBA. Much of the math that is used in the classes I'm taking is relatively simple and was more then adequately covered by my undergraduate education. But it has been all been forgotten long ago. This book fits the bill.

Pros: Have been able to find everything I've needed quickly. (Chain rule, logarithms, conditional probability, general solution to quadratic equations.) The explanations are terse but clear.

Cons: Crowed typography, could have used more margins, maybe a choice that was made for this reprint. Sections are number x.y-z, makes it hard to notice when the index refers to a range: x.y-za-zb. The index doesn't always lead directly to the desired section, for instance there is no entry for chain rule, but differentiation takes you right there.

Unfortunately, I'm already through most of the classes where I could have made good use of this book, but for those starting out, this might be a handy reference.

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Summary: an MBA student says:
Review: over a period of thirty-plus years, i've benefited countless times from this dizzyingly broad and accurate handbook. it must be seen in that light: handbook. but, as such, there is simply no competition, at least for the engineer doing mathematical evaluations or predicting performance. i myself even find it enjoyable to just read in it. also to remember: it is not a compendium of computer-based techniques; indeed, it is a handbook of actual mathematics. i appreciate this small forum as an opportunity to say: Thanks, K&K.

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Summary: an engineer says: thanks korn and korn
Review: over a period of thirty-plus years, i've benefited countless times from this dizzyingly broad and accurate handbook. it must be seen in that light: handbook. but, as such, there is simply no competition, at least for the engineer doing mathematical evaluations or predicting performance. i myself even find it enjoyable to just read in it. also to remember: it is not a compendium of computer-based techniques; indeed, it is a handbook of actual mathematics. i appreciate this small forum as an opportunity to say: Thanks, K&K.

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Summary: Excellent but not much "applied"
Review: While it has very good structure and layout, this well organized reference book is much more a teoretical rather than an applied mathematical handbook. It covers many engineering issues, but it doesn't shows practical examples in mechanics, thermodynamics and electrics, like the old good Pipes/Harvill.