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Nonlinearity, Chaos, and Complexity, 9780198567912
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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 a suitable book on chaos and complexity.

Nonlinearity, Chaos, and Complexity

the dynamics of natural and social systems

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    404 pages

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    12 May 2005

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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 co…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198567912
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:233mm x 157mm x 22mm
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About The Author

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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