Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes - George F. (Colorado College Simmons - Bog

Designed for an introductory course on differential equations, this book uses explicit explanation to ensure students fully comprehend the subject matter. Emphasizing modeling and applications, the third edition of this classic text presents a substantial new section on Gauss¿s bell curve and improves coverage of Fourier analysis, numerical methods, and linear algebra. Relating the development of mathematics to human activity, the text includes unique examples and exercises, as well as the author¿s distinctive historical notes, throughout.