Complex Analysis

by John M. Howie

Complex analysis can be a difficult subject and many introductory texts are just too ambitious for today’s students. This book takes a lower starting point than is traditional and concentrates on explaining the key ideas through worked examples and informal explanations, rather than through "dry" theory.

Genres: Mathematics, Science

271 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never studied complex analysis in university so I bought this to learn a little bit about it.

Well, more than 10 years later I STILL haven't learned complex analysis, but if I was ever going to I would start with this book.

I really John Howie's style (I also have his "Real Analysis") and in fact the entire "Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series".

It's about as gentle as you could find with all the things you could typically want, plenty of examples, explanations and exercises with a clear emphasis on key concepts and lots of motivation.

Now this came out a while ago so perhaps there is something newer and better, but on the other hand the basics of complex analysis haven't changed, so it should still be good!

[Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished with first reading of complex analysis up to applications of contour integration. Further topics such as conformal mapping will be read for second reading. The book is very clear and is one of the rare texts with worked solutions.

['Asem Ismaiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice and easy introduction to Complex Analysis.