Science and technology have immense authority and influence in our society, yet their working remains little understood. The conventional perception of science in Western societies has been modified in recent years by the work of philosophers, sociologists and historians of science. In this book Bruno Latour brings together these different approaches to provide a lively and cha...(展开全部)

Science and technology have immense authority and influence in our society, yet their working remains little understood. The conventional perception of science in Western societies has been modified in recent years by the work of philosophers, sociologists and historians of science. In this book Bruno Latour brings together these different approaches to provide a lively and cha...(展开全部)

For this inexpensive paperback edition of a groundbreaking classic, the author has extensively rearranged, rewritten and enlarged the material. Book is unique in its emphasis on the frequency approach and its use in the solution of problems. Contents include: Fundamentals and Algorithms; Polynomial Approximation -- Classical Theory; Fourier Approximation -- Modern Therory; Expo...(展开全部)

For this inexpensive paperback edition of a groundbreaking classic, the author has extensively rearranged, rewritten and enlarged the material. Book is unique in its emphasis on the frequency approach and its use in the solution of problems. Contents include: Fundamentals and Algorithms; Polynomial Approximation -- Classical Theory; Fourier Approximation -- Modern Therory; Expo...(展开全部)

A clear, practical and self-contained presentation of the methods of asymptotics and perturbation theory for obtaining approximate analytical solutions to differential and difference equations. Aimed at teaching the most useful insights in approaching new problems, the text avoids special methods and tricks that only work for particular problems. Intended for graduates and adva...(展开全部)

This highly useful text for students and professionals working in the applied sciences shows how to formulate and solve partial differential equations. Realistic, practical coverage of diffusion-type problems, hyperbolic-type problems, elliptic-type problems and numerical and approximate methods. Suggestions for further reading. Solution guide available upon request. 1982 editi...(展开全部)

This highly useful text for students and professionals working in the applied sciences shows how to formulate and solve partial differential equations. Realistic, practical coverage of diffusion-type problems, hyperbolic-type problems, elliptic-type problems and numerical and approximate methods. Suggestions for further reading. Solution guide available upon request. 1982 editi...(展开全部)

A clear, practical and self-contained presentation of the methods of asymptotics and perturbation theory for obtaining approximate analytical solutions to differential and difference equations. Aimed at teaching the most useful insights in approaching new problems, the text avoids special methods and tricks that only work for particular problems. Intended for graduates and adva...(展开全部)

迈克尔·波兰尼（Michael Polanyi，1891-1976） 匈牙利裔英国哲学家，他原本是一个卓有建树的物理化学家，后来转向哲学、社会科学的研究，在物理化学、经济学和哲学等领域都做出了重要的理论贡献。意会认知论是波兰尼思想体系中的核心理论。他不但系统地探讨了意会认识的结构、运行机制、地位和作用，还将这些分析应用于对科学、社会以及许多传统哲学问题的思考。波兰尼的思想广袤深邃，一生著述众多，包括《个人知识》《科学、信仰与社会》《认知与存在》《社会、经济和哲学——波兰尼文选》等。