Nonlinear Dynamics, Mathematical Biology, and Social Science - Wise Use of Alternative Therapies

This book is based on a series of lectures on mathematical biology, the essential dynamics of complex and crucially important social systems, and the unifying power of mathematics and nonlinear dynamical systems theory.

Sommario

About the Santa Fe Institute -- Santa Fe Institute Editorial Board December 1996 -- Santa Fe Institute Studies in the Sciences of Complexity -- Introduction -- On The Mathematical Biology of Arms Races, Wars, and Revolutions -- An Adaptive Dynamic Model of Combat -- Imperfect Collective Security and Arms Race Dynamics: Why a Little Cooperation Can Make a Big Difference -- Revolutions, Epidemics, and Ecosystems: Some Dynamical Analogies -- A Theoretical Perspective on The Spread of Drugs -- An Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

Info autore

Epstein, Joshua M.

Riassunto

This book is based on a series of lectures on mathematical biology, the essential dynamics of complex and crucially important social systems, and the unifying power of mathematics and nonlinear dynamical systems theory.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Joshua Epstein, Joshua M Epstein, Joshua M. Epstein
• Editore: Perseus Books Uk
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 14.04.1997
• EAN: 9780201419887
• ISBN: 978-0-201-41988-7
• Pagine: 176
• Serie: Santa Fe Institute Series
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Matematica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica