--- product_id: 7063308 title: "Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics)" price: "£27.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7063308-introduction-to-numerical-analysis-second-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics) **Price:** £27.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics) - **How much does it cost?** £27.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7063308-introduction-to-numerical-analysis-second-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics) on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Excellent text of Numerical Analysis - This book by Hildebrand along with its companion Methods of Applied Mathematics are a perfect match for students of Science and Engineering. It is a must for this era where the blind use of mathematical software is prevalent masking the intricacies of the method. The details of the method employed in the software should be understood to have any faith in the software output. Review: Great bargain, still suitable as an introduction - This is a reprint of the 1974 2nd edition. So what is Numerical Analysis? It's the down-and-dirty methods of approximation and interpolation of equations that don't have closed-formed mathematical solutions. Just about every real-world problem in material engineering from pipe flow, wing design, convection currents to multivariate econometrics have to resort to numerical approximations. You'll find all the familiar names from your undergrad Math and Physics courses here (Newton, Gauss, Largrange, etc.); however, advanced methods in Numerical Analysis has changed tremendously since this book was published. Since NA is dependent on present computing power, what was once too expensive or unthinkable in the 70s can be done today. However, it's still a great introduction and a great bargain from Dover. The writing style is informal and conversationally peer-to-peer, rather than teacher-to-student. There is no historic consciousness placing methods and men in context. You won't find programming algorithms here (not even Fortran or Pascal). There are probably better books out there for what ever your specific speciality is, but at five times the price of this Dover reprint. You'll will find the old favorites here. The book covers the various finite difference approximations (forward, backward and central differences). It uses the operational approach for these. The later chapters cover splines, continued fraction and iterative methods. More importantly it covers the difference between round-off error v. truncation of divergent series in approximations -- something that still confuses practicing professionals. Be warned there have been many improvements in theory and methods in finite element methods of Fluid Dynamics and other 3D modeling (bezier and NURBS); And, the whole world of Complexity and Chaos theory happened well AFTER this book was published. Calculus and Differential EQs are prerequisite, there's no attempt at introduction in the text. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,286,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #289 in Calculus (Books) #598 in Mathematical Analysis (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (26) | | Dimensions | 5.41 x 1.32 x 8.52 inches | | Edition | Second | | ISBN-10 | 0486653633 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486653631 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 704 pages | | Publication date | June 1, 1987 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | ## Images ![Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c8movVC9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent text of Numerical Analysis *by R***I on August 3, 2010* This book by Hildebrand along with its companion Methods of Applied Mathematics are a perfect match for students of Science and Engineering. It is a must for this era where the blind use of mathematical software is prevalent masking the intricacies of the method. The details of the method employed in the software should be understood to have any faith in the software output. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bargain, still suitable as an introduction *by D***R on March 15, 2001* This is a reprint of the 1974 2nd edition. So what is Numerical Analysis? It's the down-and-dirty methods of approximation and interpolation of equations that don't have closed-formed mathematical solutions. Just about every real-world problem in material engineering from pipe flow, wing design, convection currents to multivariate econometrics have to resort to numerical approximations. You'll find all the familiar names from your undergrad Math and Physics courses here (Newton, Gauss, Largrange, etc.); however, advanced methods in Numerical Analysis has changed tremendously since this book was published. Since NA is dependent on present computing power, what was once too expensive or unthinkable in the 70s can be done today. However, it's still a great introduction and a great bargain from Dover. The writing style is informal and conversationally peer-to-peer, rather than teacher-to-student. There is no historic consciousness placing methods and men in context. You won't find programming algorithms here (not even Fortran or Pascal). There are probably better books out there for what ever your specific speciality is, but at five times the price of this Dover reprint. You'll will find the old favorites here. The book covers the various finite difference approximations (forward, backward and central differences). It uses the operational approach for these. The later chapters cover splines, continued fraction and iterative methods. More importantly it covers the difference between round-off error v. truncation of divergent series in approximations -- something that still confuses practicing professionals. Be warned there have been many improvements in theory and methods in finite element methods of Fluid Dynamics and other 3D modeling (bezier and NURBS); And, the whole world of Complexity and Chaos theory happened well AFTER this book was published. Calculus and Differential EQs are prerequisite, there's no attempt at introduction in the text. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Obviously a little dated, but very high quality *by M***Y on July 19, 2010* The quality of the writing is extremely high in this book. It's obvious that the author was a most attentive teacher. It may not have C++ or Matlab code or a lot of the modern techniques. As an introduction you can't go wrong with this book which is excellent for self-study, especially at the price. ## Frequently Bought Together - Introduction to Numerical Analysis: Second Edition (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Analysis of Numerical Methods (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Introduction to Graph Theory (Dover Books on Mathematics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7063308-introduction-to-numerical-analysis-second-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7063308-introduction-to-numerical-analysis-second-edition-dover-books-on-mathematics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*