This review is for the Asian Edition. It looks like it is the complete contents, which is what I was mainly interested in. That's not an issue. But be aware that the reason they can sell this version so cheaply is that the physical product is inexpensively made. The covers are slightly more than heavy paper, the pages are thin and probably won't stand up to hard use, and the binding is at best adequate but also will not stand up to hard use. If you're looking to make an investment in a reference book that will last for years, buy the expensive hardcover edition. If all you're after is the knowledge contained, the Asian edition will do.
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Not for anybody but an EXPERT! I thought at over $100 this would be an all inclusive text on electronics from start to "finish", but you better have a couple of years of formal training to make sense of it. NO WHERE NEAR enough basic info. If you are an engineer....or genius, it may be for you.
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Just read the reviews and read the book and work through the student manual......THE BEST. As an electrical engineer who graduated and really knew nothing about the art of circuit design, but plenty about the mathematics and physics...even quantum physics, this book made all of that theory come together in such a pragmatic way. I can honestly say now that I can use what I know, where I was worried before. Speaking to those who may be concerned about the 'high-level' language in a textbook written for students at Harvard, please don't worry. This text was written in such a way that even those Liberal Arts fa$s can read and understand it. :) Seriously though, it is a very plain-language text that gives a 'feel' for what you are doing rather than telling you what you should know. In my honest opinion, you must purchase and discipline yourself to work through the student manual. Yes, it is more money, and yes, the text is great by itself compared to ANYTHING else out there, but it is like having apple pie and apple pie with ice cream....each is great by itself, but the two together are like fine art....hmmmmmm You can't do better than this.... reallyRead full review
When you first pick it up (the hardcover edition) you will note its weight; this is a very heavy and very thick book. However, I think Bubba from the movie Forrest Gump would know exactly what to say about this book, "dis book knows bout everythang they is to know bout 'lectronics", and Bubba would be right! For anyone studying electronics or anyone who just wants a refresher to shake up the 'ole brain cells, The Art of Electronics absolutely caters to those needs. From voltage and current to microprocessors and briefly touching on spectrum analysis and Fourier transforms, its all here and with appendices from A to K, you know you are getting your moneys worth. As far as which edition to get: I recommend getting the Hardcover US Edition not the softcover international (read the description of the auction, some say Hardcover but are actually just the international, deceptive business practice if you ask me). Why the hardcover? Because this book will be used time and time again and you will want a copy that is going to last! Anyone who says this book is confusing or not helpful does not have a strong enough background in electronics. No I'm not talking about an engineering degree (though I'm sure that would help alot!) even basic technicians schooling or paying attention in high school physics is probably good enough to get your started. If you missed out on all that get Forrest Mims "Getting Started in Electronics" and Google "all about circuits" and read their free online information as well. There is no reason not to be able to use this book to its fullest even if you have to stop and ask a question online from time to time. tl;dr - Buy the book, its worth it!Read full review
I bought this book to supplement the student lab manual [and for a class]. It makes for a great reference book, but it is starting to get a little out dated as they haven't done a new addition since 1989. There have been quite a few new and important electronic devices and circuit elements made since then so it would be nice to have an updated version that keeps the style intuitive and humorous. I do recommend buying the lab manual along with this book if you want to get the gist of things, and then if you want to learn a little more in depth, read into the text. I am a physics student for undergrad and this book is certainly relevant to a physicist as you can learn to design your own experimental devices (both analog and digital) and it also gives the physicist an engineering approach as well. It doesn't really go into the physics of the devices but it does emphasize the basic rules of circuits so you can design devices effectively.Read full review
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