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Title: A Brief on Tensor Analysis (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) by James G. Simmonds, Simmons ISBN: 0-387-94088-X Publisher: Springer Verlag Pub. Date: July, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $39.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A great introductory book on tensors.
Comment: In this book J.G.Simmonds gives an interesting overview of tensor analysis. Knowledge of some real & vector analysis and linear algebra is neaded. The book is very well organised and has alot of "helpful" exercises at the end of each chapter. This book is great for anyone who was to now the basics on tensors for use in general relativity or continuum mechanics, and is a great introduction book for someone who wants to study Differential geometry. The index of the book: 1.Introduction:Vectors and Tensors 2.General Bases and Tensor Notation 3.Newton's Law and Tensor Calculus 4.The Gradient, The Del Operator, Covarriant Differentiation and the Divergence theorem

Rating: 3
Summary: A Little Too Brief
Comment: This book is definately something you should probably take a look at if you are intending to learn tensors, HOWEVER, perhaps a book such as Schaum's would be more fruitful. I was quite excited until I saw just how brief the book was. Basic concepts are dealt with very nicely, but the depth is lacking and pages 49 - 67 threw me a curve. In that particular section, clarity would have beaten brevity.

Rating: 5
Summary: Great introductory text
Comment: This book provided valuble insight into the world of tensors. I am a highschool student, and after having done many futile studies into the world of tensor geometry, this book easily taught me the things that I had confused during earlier tensor readings. I highly recommend this book for any self-study.

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