Real and Complex Analysis by Walter Rudin (1974 2nd Edition Hardcover, 1st Printing, no Dust Jacket): part of McGraw-Hill Series in Higher Mathematics ? Author: Walter Rudin (1921?2010) ? Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company New York, NY U.S.A. 1974 This is an advanced text for the one- or two-semester course in analysis taught primarily to math, science, computer science, and electrical engineering majors at the junior, senior or graduate level. The basic techniques and theorems of analysis are presented in such a way that the intimate connections between its various branches are strongly emphasized. The traditionally separate subjects of 'real analysis' and 'complex analysis' are thus united in one volume. Some of the basic ideas from functional analysis are also included. This is the only book to take this unique approach. The second edition includes new proofs which provide stronger results yielding simplier expanded presentations. Proofs of theorems presented in the book are concise and complete with many challenging exercises at the end of each chapter. The book is arranged so that each chapter builds upon the other, giving students a gradual understanding of the subject. This text was a standard in introducing these techniques for over 30 years and through three editions (1966, 1974 1986). The editors were Jack L. Farnsworth, Bradford Bayne, and M. E. Margolies; and the production supervisor was Thomas J. LoPinto. The copy for sale is from the 1st printing in 1973 of the 2nd edition. xiii + 452pp. Walter Rudin (1921?2010) was an Austrian-American mathematician and professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin?Madison. In addition to his contributions to complex and harmonic analysis, Rudin was known for his mathematical analysis textbooks: Principles of Mathematical Analysis, Real and Complex Analysis, and Functional Analysis. Rudin wrote Principles of Mathematical Analysis only two years after obtaining his Ph.D. from Duke University, while he was an Instructor at MIT. Principles, acclaimed for its elegance and clarity, has since become a standard textbook for introductory real analysis courses in the United States. Hardcover has laminated green cloth boards with gold lettering, but no DJ. Scuff marks along edges. Prior owner's name written on ffep and ink-stamped on rfep, adds no value. Book has been studied with underlining, highlighting, and markings throughout. Interior is tight with page-edges showing handling. ? Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, 465pp. ? Condition: Good (Standard) Hardcover, no Dust Jacket ? Always privately owned. 1st printing of 2nd Edition. Copyrights 1966 1974. Printed in U.S.A. Print-line indicates this copy from 1st printrun in 1973. ISBN: 0-07-054233-3. LCCN: 73-15743. No MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine ? means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't ?brand new? or even ?new.? Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New ? A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Good ? How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as ?standard.? This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable ? How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor ? Combination of ?acceptable? factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near ? Means ?almost? in an optimistic sense. e.g., ?Near Fine? means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus ? Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!