A Concrete Approach to Mathematical Modelling
A Concrete Approach to Mathematical Modelling (Wiley-Interscience Paperback Series) Mike Mesterton-Gibbons,
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
ISBN: 0470171073
DDC: 511
Edition: Paperback; 2007-05-18
Summary:
Critical praise for A Concrete Approach to Mathematical Modelling
"...a treasure house of material for students and teachers
alike...can be dipped into regularly for inspiration and ideas. It
deserves to become a classic."--London Times Higher Education
Supplement "The author succeeds in his goal of serving the needs of
the undergraduate population who want to see mathematics in action,
and the mathematics used is extensive and provoking."--SIAM Review
"Each chapter discusses a wealth of examples ranging from old
standards...to novelty ... Each model is developed critically,
analyzed critically, and assessed critically."--Mathematical Reviews
Mike Mesterton-Gibbons has done what no author before him could: he
has written an in-depth, systematic guide to the art and science of
mathematical modelling that's a great read from first page to last.
With an abundance of both wit and common sense, he shows readers
exactly how the modelling process works, using fascinating real-life
examples from virtually every realm of human, machine, natural, and
cosmic activity. You'll find models for determining how fast cars
drive through a tunnel; how many workers industry should employ; the
length of a supermarket checkout line; how birds should select worms;
the best methods for avoiding an automobile accident; and when a
barber should hire an assistant; just to name a few. Offering more
examples, more detailed explanations, and by far, more sheer
enjoyment than any other book on the subject, A Concrete Approach to
Mathematical Modelling is the ultimate how-to guide for students and
professionals in the hard sciences, social sciences, engineering,
computers, statistics, economics, politics, business management, and
every other discipline in which mathematical modelling plays a role.
An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the
problems in the book is available upon request from the Wiley
editorial department. Cover Design / Illustration: Keithley
Associates, Inc.
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