I'd argue that the mathematics is the easiest part of engineering. It's the problem solving that is most difficult - especially when confronting with an entirely new problem OR you're on the bleeding edge developement or research. I'd say mostly anyone can learn the mathematics given enough dedication - problem solving is something quite difficult to learn!

I realize the majority of readers are SW or Comp Sci, but for anyone wondering about the basics of microwave engineering, I highly recommend this text. IMHO, it's the best textbook I've ever read. Terrific diagrams, tons of practical examples and he doesn't shy away from the mathematics but introduces it intelligently.

The requirements for reading the text is the standard Science/Engineering Calculus background.

"and the content trashy with alot of spelling mistakes"

I think you mean "a lot". Sorry, couldn't help myself.

As strange as it is to say so on Slashdot of all places, you're probably right. Thanks for your comments - I do have some thinking to do.

All I can say is boo-fucking-hoo. Everyone in Western society is so utterly spoiled. Anyone wanting to committ suicide in a Western country, save a very minute number of cases, should just get it over with because we don't need your cowardly influence any longer. Let me explain.

A good friend of mine lived in the former Yugoslavia in the 90s. She, her sisters, and friends were systematically raped by the occupying military daily over a period of many years. Not one of them comitted suicide, and some of them (my friend included) didn't even consider it.

Consider other countries in Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, and so on. 99% of Western people will never experience anything close to what the majority of these people go through every day. These fucking cowards, wanting to kill themselves because they're picked on at school and bullied, because they're overweight, because they're unpopular or unattractive - I mean fuck, I was beat up daily in high school, and all it ever did was make me certain that I would never reciprocate it to others.

These suicidal fucks are no different than the retards that shoot up schools - they're cowards and should be labelled as such.