Introductory computer methods and numerical analysis

the long version

From cover flap: "In this new text, Professor Pennington recognized the need for an introductory book in the practical methods of using computers to solve the more elementary problems in applied mathematics. He also is cognizant of the fact that once methods are mastered, scientists must know which methods lend themselves to solving different types of problems." At the time of publication, Ralph H. Pennington (Ph.D., Stanford University) was the Chief of the Mathematics Branch, Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico.