From Calculus to Chaos: An Introduction to Dynamics - Softcover

Acheson, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198500777 ISBN 13: 9780198500773

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1998

Synopsis

What is calculus really for? This book is a highly readable introduction to applications of calculus, from Newton's time to the present day. These often involve questions of dynamics, i.e., of how-and why-things change with time. Problems of this kind lie at the heart of much of applied mathematics, physics, and engineering. From Calculus to Chaos takes a fresh approach to the subject as a whole, by moving from first steps to the frontiers, and by focusing on the many important and interesting ideas which can get lost amid a snowstorm of detail in conventional texts. The book is aimed at a wide readership, and assumes only some knowledge of elementary calculus. There are exercises (with full solutions) and simple but powerful computer programs which are suitable even for readers with no previous computing experience. David Acheson's book will inspire new students by providing a foretaste of more advanced mathematics and some of its liveliest applications.

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About the Author

Dr D.J. Acheson Jesus College Oxford OX1 3DW Tel: 01865 279700 Fax: 01865 279687 Email: david.acheson@jesus.ox.ac.uk

From the Back Cover

What is calculus really for? It helps tell us how and why things change with time. This illustrated introduction to dynamics aims to inspire the interest and enthusiasm of students embarking on a course of mathematical study. It explains why the mathematics which students learn is useful, by exploring the central ideas of calculus and dynamics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198500777
• ISBN 13: 9780198500773
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280