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Title

Mathematica: A Practical Approach
Author

Dr. Nancy Blachman
Organization: Variable Symbols, Inc.
URL: http://www.variablesymbols.com
Book information

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright year: 1992
ISBN: 0135638267
Medium: Paperback
Pages: 365
Out of print?: N
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Contents

Getting Started with Mathematica | Numerical Capabilities | Algebraic or Symbolic Capabilities | Graphics | Getting Around with Mathematica | List Manipulation | Assignments and Rules | Data Types | Writing Functions | Local Variables & Procedural Programming | Pattern Matching | Anonymous (Pure) Functions | Traps, Pitfalls, and Debugging | Input and Output | Packages | Answers to the Exercises | Bibliography | Commands | The Front End | Help | Just What More?
Description

Teaches Mathematica concepts by showing common patterns of usage. Explains how to use Mathematica interactively and how to program. A problem set accompanies each chapter.
Subject

*Wolfram Technology
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