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Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man by John L. Casti (1989, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10047161842X
ISBN-139780471618423
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038294817
Product Key Features
Number of Pages493 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAlternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Publication Year1989
SubjectGeneral, Research, System Theory
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaMathematics, Référence, Science
AuthorJohn L. Casti
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number1
LCCN88-022337
Dewey Edition19
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal001.4/34
Table Of ContentThe Ways of Modelmaking: Natural Systems and Formal Mathematical Representations. Pattern and the Emergence of Living Forms: Cellular Automata and Discrete Dynamics. The Analytical Engine: A Newtonian View of Brains, Minds and Mechanisms. Catastrophes and Life: The Singularities of Ecological and Natural Resource Systems. Order in Chaos: Turbulence and Pattern in the Flow of Fluids, Populations and Money. Strategies for Survival: Competition, Games and the Theory of Evolution. Taming Nature and Man: Control, Anticipation and Adaptation in Social and Biological Processes. The Geometry of Human Affairs: Connective Structure in Art, Literature and Games of Chance. How Do We Know?: Myths, Models and Paradigms in the Creation of Beliefs. Discussion Questions. Problems and Exercises. Notes and References. Index.
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisPraise for Alternate Realities Mathematical Models of Nature and Man "a?]covers the major topics completely and accurately within the context of current knowledge. Indeed, to my knowledge, there is no book which does so nearly as completely and well." a George Leitmann, University of California, Berkeley "Surveys an extensive amount of modern mathematicsa?]introduces and outlines some of these basic modern ideas for the non-specialist." a Donald G. Saari, Northwestern University "A sophisticated and modern text on mathematical modellinga?]much more comprehensive than any of its competitors currently on the market." a George Klir, State University of New York at Binghamton "Castia s approach is fearless in constructing conceptual mappings between reality and mathematical notions. The book is pioneering in nature." a Myron B. Allen, University of Wyoming An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department., Praise for Alternate Realities Mathematical Models of Nature and Man "…covers the major topics completely and accurately within the context of current knowledge. Indeed, to my knowledge, there is no book which does so nearly as completely and well." —George Leitmann, University of California, Berkeley "Surveys an extensive amount of modern mathematics…introduces and outlines some of these basic modern ideas for the nonspecialist." —Donald G. Saari, Northwestern University "A sophisticated and modern text on mathematical modelling…much more comprehensive than any of its competitors currently on the market." —George Klir, State University of New York at Binghamton "Casti#146;s approach is fearless in constructing conceptual mappings between reality and mathematical notions. The book is pioneering in nature." —Myron B. Allen, University of Wyoming, Praise for Alternate Realities Mathematical Models of Nature and Man "?covers the major topics completely and accurately within the context of current knowledge. Indeed, to my knowledge, there is no book which does so nearly as completely and well." ?George Leitmann, University of California, Berkeley "Surveys an extensive amount of modern mathematics?introduces and outlines some of these basic modern ideas for the non-specialist." ?Donald G. Saari, Northwestern University "A sophisticated and modern text on mathematical modelling?much more comprehensive than any of its competitors currently on the market." ?George Klir, State University of New York at Binghamton "Casti?s approach is fearless in constructing conceptual mappings between reality and mathematical notions. The book is pioneering in nature." ?Myron B. Allen, University of Wyoming An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department., Praise for Alternate Realities Mathematical Models of Nature and Man "' ¦covers the major topics completely and accurately within the context of current knowledge. Indeed, to my knowledge, there is no book which does so nearly as completely and well.
LC Classification NumberQA401.C358 1989
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