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This well-respected book introduces readers to the theory and application of modern numerical approximation techniques. Providing an accessible treatment that only requires a calculus prerequisite, the authors explain how, why, and when approximation techniques can be expected... Read Full Overview

This well-respected text gives an introduction to the modern approximation techniques and explains how, why, and when the techniques can be expected to work. The authors focus on building students' intuition to help them understand why the techniques presented work in general,... Read Full Overview

This well-respected text gives an introduction to the modern approximation techniques and explains how, why, and when the techniques can be expected to work. The authors focus on building students' intuition to help them understand why the techniques presented work in general,... Read Full Overview

This well-respected text gives an introduction to the modern approximation techniques and explains how, why, and when the techniques can be expected to work. The authors focus on building students' intuition to help them understand why the techniques presented work in general,... Read Full Overview

* For math majors rather than engineering majors..* New survey of methods and software sections included in chapters 2-12 to cover the latest technology in the field..* Outstanding examples relate tothe routine exercises in the text so students can see the similarities..* Exercises... Read Full Overview