Best edition of Arkfen's Mathematical Methods for Physicists
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I want to buy a physical edition of Arkfen's Mathematical Methods for Physicists. Seventh edition is listed at 100 USD. A friend is selling his Second edition for 35 USD. Is it worth to buy the second edition, or should I buy the newest one?
Edit: I do not live in the USA
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
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I want to buy a physical edition of Arkfen's Mathematical Methods for Physicists. Seventh edition is listed at 100 USD. A friend is selling his Second edition for 35 USD. Is it worth to buy the second edition, or should I buy the newest one?
Edit: I do not live in the USA
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
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$35 for a 2nd edition seems a bit high- you can find copies for sale online for much less. However, it's really a matter of opinion whether the newer editions offer a substantial benefit.
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– Brian Borchers
Dec 24 '18 at 6:10
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– John Douma
Dec 24 '18 at 6:23
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I want to buy a physical edition of Arkfen's Mathematical Methods for Physicists. Seventh edition is listed at 100 USD. A friend is selling his Second edition for 35 USD. Is it worth to buy the second edition, or should I buy the newest one?
Edit: I do not live in the USA
book-recommendation
asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
2139
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I want to buy a physical edition of Arkfen's Mathematical Methods for Physicists. Seventh edition is listed at 100 USD. A friend is selling his Second edition for 35 USD. Is it worth to buy the second edition, or should I buy the newest one?
Edit: I do not live in the USA
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
2139
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
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asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
2139
asked Dec 24 '18 at 6:01
IchVerlorenIchVerloren
2139
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$35 for a 2nd edition seems a bit high- you can find copies for sale online for much less. However, it's really a matter of opinion whether the newer editions offer a substantial benefit.
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– Brian Borchers
Dec 24 '18 at 6:10
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abebooks.com/…-new--PLA-_-v01&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgf3gBRDtARIsABgdL3n6Se2AICxnz9nDRu8HDcJfthMqt0x3dis3HFwfkAQFdZhDn3TufFgaAmUiEALw_wcB
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– John Douma
Dec 24 '18 at 6:23
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$35 for a 2nd edition seems a bit high- you can find copies for sale online for much less. However, it's really a matter of opinion whether the newer editions offer a substantial benefit.
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– Brian Borchers
Dec 24 '18 at 6:10
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abebooks.com/…-new--PLA-_-v01&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgf3gBRDtARIsABgdL3n6Se2AICxnz9nDRu8HDcJfthMqt0x3dis3HFwfkAQFdZhDn3TufFgaAmUiEALw_wcB
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– John Douma
Dec 24 '18 at 6:23
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$35 for a 2nd edition seems a bit high- you can find copies for sale online for much less. However, it's really a matter of opinion whether the newer editions offer a substantial benefit.
$endgroup$
– Brian Borchers
Dec 24 '18 at 6:10
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$35 for a 2nd edition seems a bit high- you can find copies for sale online for much less. However, it's really a matter of opinion whether the newer editions offer a substantial benefit.
$endgroup$
– Brian Borchers
Dec 24 '18 at 6:10
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abebooks.com/…-new--PLA-_-v01&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgf3gBRDtARIsABgdL3n6Se2AICxnz9nDRu8HDcJfthMqt0x3dis3HFwfkAQFdZhDn3TufFgaAmUiEALw_wcB
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– John Douma
Dec 24 '18 at 6:23
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abebooks.com/…-new--PLA-_-v01&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgf3gBRDtARIsABgdL3n6Se2AICxnz9nDRu8HDcJfthMqt0x3dis3HFwfkAQFdZhDn3TufFgaAmUiEALw_wcB
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