Nonlinearity, Chaos, and Complexity
The Dynamics of Natural and Social Systems
$151.71
- Paperback
404 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2005
Summary
Covering a broad range of topics, this text provides a comprehensive survey of the modelling of chaotic dynamics and complexity in the natural and social sciences. Its attention to models in both the physical and social sciences and the detailed philosophical approach make this an unique text in the midst of many current books on chaos and complexity.Part 1 deals with the mathematical model as an instrument of investigation. The general meaningof modelling and, more specifically, questions concerning linear modelling are discussed. Part 2 deals with the theme of chaos and the origin of chaotic dynamics. Part 3 deals with the theme ofcomplexity: a property of the systems and of their models which is intermediate between stability and chaos.Including an extensive index and bibliography along with numerous examples and simplified models, this is an ideal course text.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198567912 |
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| ISBN-10: | 019856791X |
| Author: | Franco Vaio, Cristoforo Sergio Bertuglia |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 404 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2005 |
| Weight: | 724g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 157mm x 233mm |
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…the book will certainly bring a lot of pleasure to the reader with philosophical inclinations
…the book will certainly bring a lot of pleasure to the reader with philosophical inclinations * EMS Newsletter *
Franco Vaio
Cristoforo Sergio Bertuglia is at Retired; formerly Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, Politecnico di Torino. Franco Vaio is at Professor of Mathematics, Politecnico di Torino.
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