C for Scientists and Engineers

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 793 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall October 12, 1996
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0023611367
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0023611360
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 2.7 pounds

Product Description


This book, based on the best-seller APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING IN ANSI C, includes one of the clearest introductions to C programming available, and assumes no prior programming knowledge. Their new book reflects the clear presentation and great examples and programming exercises for which the authors have become well known. Includes nearly 300 numbered examples which show the purpose of various C features and explains how to use C in a wide range of environments. Common programming error sections highlight easily misunderstood aspects of the C language. Of interest to engineers and scientists.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics
Assuming no previous knowledge of C, this is the only book to thoroughly teach the C programming language while providing a wealth of current, real-world applications and examples drawn from the scientific and engineering fields. As engineers and scientists switch to C from Fortran in increasing numbers, this book solidly prepares students in these fields with numerous end-of-chapter exercises, complete and annotated program listings, and ample reference material all geared specifically towards their fields of study. Thus, it allows students to fully exploit the potential uses of C in their chosen fields.

Reader Reviews
I was quite impressed by this book. I had a little knowledge of C before using it (came from a COBOL and VB background), and to be fair it was the text used for a 1-week course in C, so I didn't really learn my C from it, but it was a very good accompaniment to the lectures. As an applications developer, mostly with business info systems, the examples were not quite right for me. They were oriented towards the researchers and mathematicians out there, but the title happens to mention that doesn't it. That minor gripe aside, the book contains a lot of general C information to an intermediate/advanced level. Well recommended for people cross-training from other structured languages and those learning to program for the first time. It is also a handy reference for those less experienced C programmers like me. Comment | | (Report this)