Nonlinear Dynamics, Mathematical Biology, And Social Science

by Joshua M. Epstein

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367320010
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/07/2019
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Epstein, Joshua M.

Table of Contents

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