About This Book
MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 6th Edition
If you're looking to master MATLAB, this book is your perfect starting point. Written by Amos Gilat, a renowned expert in the field, MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications is designed to guide you through the basics of MATLAB, even if you have no prior experience with programming or computer science.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in mathematics, science, and engineering courses. It's also a valuable resource for professionals looking to enhance their skills in numerical analysis and data manipulation using MATLAB. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this book provides a comprehensive introduction that helps you understand and apply MATLAB effectively.
History and Editions
The 6th edition of MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications has been updated to include the latest features and functionalities of MATLAB. First published in 2016, this edition has been a go-to resource for many students and professionals. It takes you step-by-step through MATLAB's basic features, from simple arithmetic operations to complex applications in numerical analysis.
Author and Other Works
Amos Gilat is the author of this popular textbook. He has a knack for explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to grasp the material. While this is the 6th edition of MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, Amos Gilat has also written other books on MATLAB, ensuring that his expertise is always up-to-date and relevant.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of topics, including basic operations, arrays, plotting, and solving differential equations.
- Hands-on Practice: Sample and homework problems help you practice solving real-world problems encountered in science and engineering courses.
- New Coverage: The book includes new coverage of the Workspace Window, save and load commands, anonymous functions, function functions, function handles, subfunctions, and nested functions.
- Real-World Applications: By showing you how to use MATLAB with real-world applications in mathematics, science, and engineering, this book helps you become proficient in using MATLAB faster than you imagined.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781119256830
- eBook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9781119256830) and RedShelf (ISBN: 9781119256830)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Publication Date: 2016
- Number of Pages: Varies by edition (typically around 400-500 pages)
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Third Edition: While not the 6th edition, the third edition is also available and provides similar coverage with updates to match MATLAB 7.3 (R2007b). ISBN-13: 9781119256830 (same as the 6th edition)
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781119256830 (6th edition)
- 9781119256830 (third edition, same ISBN due to publisher's practice)
Note: The third edition is mentioned for context, but it shares the same ISBN as the 6th edition due to publisher's practices. For accurate information on other editions or formats, it's best to check directly with the publisher or retailers.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.






