Fortran 95/2003 Explained (Numerical Mathematics and Scientific Computation) | 
| Authors: Michael Metcalf, John Reid, Malcolm Cohen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Edition: 3rd
Pages: 440
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ISBN: 0198526938
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780198526933
ASIN: 0198526938
Publication Date: August 26, 2004
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Product Description
Fortran remains one of the principal languages used in scientific, numerical and engineering programming and a series of revisions to the standard versions of the language have progressively enhanced its power. The latest standard-Fortran 2003-greatly extends the power of the language, by introducing object-oriented concepts, interoperability with C, better integration with operating systems and many other enhancements. This text details all these new features. Fortran 95/2003 Explained, significantly expands on the second edition of Fortran 90/95 Explained (also publised by Oxford University Press): the opening chapters contain a complete description of the Fortran 95 language and are followed by descriptions of three formally approved extensions; six completely new chapters describe in detail the features that are new in Fortran 2003, but the distinction between the various language levels is kept clear throughout. Authored by the leading experts in the development of the language, this is the only complete and authoritative description of the two languages (Fortran 95 and Fortran 2003). Containing numerous examples, exercises and solutions, and an extensive index, it is highly suitable as both a student textbook and practitioner reference.
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fortran 95/2003 December 21, 2008
Marni S. Deverman (Long Beach, Ca)
I am very satisfied with this book. The cost was excellent compared with new at the book stores.
 perfect book for experienced Fortran user July 10, 2008
Yin Yuejun (MI, USA)
I had used the F90/95 edition for a while before I got this edition. Although it is not easy for a beginner, I would recommend you have it if you wanna go further with Fortran. Many questions you gonna meet are answered inside.
the best on the subject December 31, 2006
Charles Coldwell (Somerville, MA, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is the best on the subject of Fortran 95/2003, but there's not a lot of competition. It has a specific target audience: practicing computer professionals. Don't pick it up if you are not already familiar with object-oriented programming, derived data types, pointers, etc. This is not the book from which to learn those concepts.
It's a pity that there does not exist a book to bridge the gap between Fortran 77 (which the majority of the Fortran code base uses) and Fortran 95/2003. If you are a Fortran 77 programmer looking to learn Fortran 95/2003, this probably isn't the book for you. If you are a proficient C++ or Java programmer looking to pick up Fortran (there can't be very many of you) then you will find this book very helpful.
 Not a good textbook. December 28, 2006
H. Chibli (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very difficult to read. Assumes no previous knowledge of Fortran, yet does not quite show the reader how to actually write a functional program until late in the book. Chapman's book(s) are much better.
Not for beginners July 14, 2006
Remko Scharroo
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have some 20 years experience in coding in Fortran 77, but finally needed to catch up with Fortran 95 and 2003. I have also bought "Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers" by Stephen Chapman and found that a much better book for beginners in Fortran 95. "Fortran 95/2003 Explained" reads, as other reviewers have noted, like a language reference. There is basically no build-up in this book and I also have the feeling that in earlier Chapters it is expected that you already know what comes in later Chapters. The examples in the book are rarely explanatory to me, they leave me often without a clear understanding of what purpose is served.
For those who want to learn Fortran 95 (even for those who are already fluent in Fortran 77) I would recommend to buy the book by Stephen Chapman instead. If you want a reference manual, "Fortran 95/2003 Explained" will likely serve you well.
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