Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students, this text features independent sections that illustrate the most important principles of mathematical modeling, a variety of applications, and classic models. The range of subjects includes topics from the physical, biological, and social sciences, as well as those of operations research. Excerises. 1984 edition. Unabridged republication of the edition published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1984.
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An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling by Edward A. Bender Accessible text features over 100 reality-based examples pulled from the science, engineering and operations research fields. Prerequisites: ordinary differential equations, continuous probability. Numerous references. Includes 27 black-and-white figures. 1978 edition.
Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics and Integral Equations by Ronald B. Guenther, John W. Lee Superb treatment for math and physical science students discusses modern mathematical techniques for setting up and analyzing problems. Discusses partial differential equations of the 1st order, elementary modeling, potential theory, parabolic equations, more.
Optimization Theory with Applications by Donald A. Pierre Broad-spectrum approach to important topic. Explores the classic theory of minima and maxima, classical calculus of variations, simplex technique and linear programming, optimality and dynamic programming, more. 1969 edition.
An Introduction to Identification by J. P. Norton Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text covers the theoretical basis for mathematical modeling as well as a variety of identification algorithms and their applications. 1986 edition.
Sociodynamics: A Systemic Approach to Mathematical Modelling in the Social Sciences by Wolfgang Weidlich Appropriate for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text introduces terminology, approaches, and goals in modelling. Topics include population dynamics, group interaction, political transitions, evolutionary economics, and urbanization. 2002 edition.
Building Models by Games by Wilfrid Hodges This volume covers basic model theory and examines such algebraic applications as completeness for Magidor-Malitz quantifiers, Shelah's recent and sophisticated omitting types theorem for L(Q), and applications to Boolean algebras. Over 160 exercises. 1985 edition.
