Numerical Methods That Work

The book is in good condition with a clean cover and intact binding. There is no dust jacket, and the pages are free from inscriptions or markings. The corners show slight wear, typical of a well-preserved softcover of this age.

"Numerical Methods That Usually Work" by Forman S. Acton, published by The Mathematical Association of America in Washington D.C., 1990, is a key text in the field of numerical analysis. This edition is the second printing, updated and revised from the 1970 edition originally published by Harper & Row. Acton, a Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at Princeton University, offers valuable insights into numerical methods that are both reliable and practical. This particular printing is in softcover format, distinguishing it from earlier hardcover editions. The book is a vital resource for those studying or working in mathematics and computer science, providing methods and algorithms that are essential for problem-solving in these fields. Condition is good, with no dust jacket, and the spine and pages are intact.