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Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Tim Poston & T Poston & Mathematics (Paperback)

Name: Catastrophe Theory and Its Applications - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Tim Poston & T Poston & Mathematics (Paperback)
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This first integrated treatment of the main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes aims to make them accessible to scientists wishing to apply the theory in their own fields of research.
Author(s): Tim Poston & T Poston & Mathematics
512 Pages
Mathematics, General
Series Name: Dover Books on Mathematics

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First integrated treatment of main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes stresses detailed applications in the physical sciences. Mathematics of theory explained with a minimum of technicalities. Over 200 illustrations. 1978 edition.

Book Synopsis

This first integrated treatment of the main ideas behind René Thom's theory of catastrophes aims to make them accessible to scientists wishing to apply the theory in their own fields of research. The mathematical basis of the theory is therefore explained with a minimum of technicalities, although some knowledge of the calculus of variables is assumed.
Thom's now-famous list of seven elementary catastrophes, broadly classifying various types of discontinuous change, is elucidated, as are the reasons for its appearance. Nearly half the book concentrates on detailed applications of the theory, emphasizing its uses in the physical sciences where applications can be made quantitative and can be experimentally verified. The more controversial and speculative applications to areas in the social sciences are also mentioned, but not discussed in detail.
Over 200 illustrations help clarify the ideas and applications in this volume, which will be of interest to researchers and postgraduate students in such diverse disciplines as engineering, mathematics, physics, and biology. 1978 edition. Bibliography.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.12 Inches (H) x 6.46 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.58 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 512

Genre: Mathematics

Sub-Genre: General

Series Title: Dover Books on Mathematics

Publisher: Dover Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: Tim Poston & T Poston & Mathematics

Language: English

Street Date: February 29, 2012

TCIN: 78080418

UPC: 9780486692715

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-4654

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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