Special Functions and Their Applications

The paperback edition shows signs of wear with some creasing on the cover and minor edge wear. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. The binding remains strong, ensuring durability for continued use.

"Special Functions and Their Applications" by N. N. Lebedev is a significant work in the field of mathematics, focusing on the theory and application of special functions. This edition, published by Dover Publications, Inc. in 1972, is a Revised English Edition translated and edited by Richard A. Silverman. The book is an unabridged and corrected republication of the work originally published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. in 1965. Dover's edition is known for making complex mathematical theories accessible to a broader audience. N. N. Lebedev, a respected figure from the Physico-Technical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, U.S.S.R., provides comprehensive insights into special functions, making this book a valuable resource for mathematicians and scientists. This paperback edition lacks a dust jacket and is a testament to Dover's commitment to affordable academic resources. The book is particularly relevant for those interested in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.