TY - GEN AU - Boyce, William E AU - Richard C Diprima TI - Elementary differential equations and boundary value problems SN - 9788126521555 U1 - 517.927 PY - 2009/// CY - NJ PB - Wiley KW - Differential equations. KW - Boundary value problems N1 - First order differential equations -- ; Second order linear equations -- ; Higher order linear equations -- ; Series solutions of second order linear equations -- ; The Laplace transform -- ; Systems of first order linear equations -- ; Numerical methods -- ; Nonlinear differential equations and stability -- ; Partial differential equations and Fourier series -- ; Boundary value problems and Sturm-Liouville theory N2 - Written from the perspective of the applied mathematician, the latest edition of this bestselling book focuses on the theory and practical applications of Differential Equations to engineering and the sciences. Emphasis is placed on the methods of solution, analysis, and approximation. Use of technology, illustrations, and problem sets help readers develop an intuitive understanding of the material. Historical footnotes trace the development of the discipline and identify outstanding individual contributions. This book builds the foundation for anyone who needs to learn differential equations and then progress to more advanced studies ER -