Praise 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
047161842x
ISBN-13
9780471618423
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038294817
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
493 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Publication Year
1989
Subject
General, System Theory, Research
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Science, Mathematics, Référence
Author
John L. Casti
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
1
LCCN
88-022337
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
001.4/34
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Qa401.C358 1989
Table of Content
The 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.