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| Nonlinear Dynamics And Chaos: With Applications To Physics, Biology, Chemistry, And Engineering (Studies in Nonlinearity) |  | Author: Steven H. Strogatz
Publisher: Westview Press
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Edition: 1
Pages: 512
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0738204536
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780738204536
ASIN: 0738204536
Publication Date: January 19, 2001
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An introductory text in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, emphasizing applications in several areas of science, which include vibrations, biological rhythms, insect outbreaks, and genetic control systems. Contains a rich selection of illustrations, with many exercises and examples. Softcover.
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 How can you compare that which has not rivals? June 28, 2010
Hussam Almuayad (Boston,MA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book , I bought this book for a course at Boston University titled "non linear dynamics and chaos".
Up to chapter 5 is ordinary differential equations, nothing more nothing less. It does teach you a lot of basics in diff eq however if you have no idea about diff eq this is not the book of choice. So in order to be able to surf through this book you need to have a good understanding of ordinary differential equations because things that you'll face in this book are weird but amazing. I loved course and I loved the book and if you are committed you can study this book by yourself. I couldn't find a solution manual for it but it has the answers for odd questions just like every math book.
Strogatz is a great professor at Cornell University and if you want to get an insight to the mind that wrote this book just go to [...] type his name and watch the short presentation that he gives about non-linear dynamics.
Remember this is no a bed time read. This is a serious and a rigorous course that requires a pencil, huge amount of paper and your undivided attention. Enjoy
Pretty Good Applied Math Book April 7, 2010
William R. Schulkins
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're a mathematician this book is probably not for you, its not very formal and is driven by physical applications and examples more than theory and rigor. Also it doesn't quite go as deep as other books that I've read on the subject which were written more for mathematicians and more advanced students studying the subject. However, after reading other books on the subject one can still perhaps gain a lot from this book. This book is very good at presenting physical applications and a different perspective on the subject of dynamical systems that would probably not be discussed in a more mathematically driven book. For example I've read books on the subjects of ODE's and dynamical systems in which the only examples given were either proofs of lemma's and theorems or just "Here's a nondescript system, and here's how we solve it." So I can definitely appreciate what this book has to offer. While understanding that this is a very applied mathematics book, my only big criticism is that the presentation of the material seems a little scatter-brained and a somewhat superficial throughout(which is fine if you're just an undergraduate, but not really suitable for anyone more advanced).
In other words I recommend buying this book for the examples and perspective, but learning the theory elsewhere.
Great read, even casually January 17, 2010
E. Meissen (Oregon)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Strogatz is a great writer and makes reading this even for pleasure very enjoyable!
I especially loved the section where he talked about fireflies.
I did cover some of these topics in a class, and it helped greatly. I understood the topics probably more than anyone else in the class. And Strogatz makes it very easy to learn, with his casual writing style. Best math-related book I've ever boughten. I wish all books were so great!
Excellent introductory text in this topic January 7, 2010
Rajat Mittal (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of the best, most easy to read introductory texts on the topic of non-linear dynamics....
Must read for students who want to enter this area.
A must have for researchers in the area December 21, 2009
Roozbeh Daneshvar (College Station, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Easy and fun to read while covering the area widely. There are examples provided in the book that help a lot to understand the topic. This is my area of research and I found this book as a must in this field. Even of you are doing research in other related areas, this book provides a very good perception of this field.
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