Goriely, Alain
Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198754046
- author:
- Goriely, Alain
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.3 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Applied,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction This compact introduction to applied mathematics explores its role in understanding problems across diverse fields. Alain Goriely discusses how this area of mathematics draws nourishment from society and science, providing a unified way to tackle complex issues. From its early achievements in physics and engineering to its development as a separate field after World War II, Goriely examines the historical context and current applications of applied mathematics. He illustrates the key role that mathematics plays in modern sciences today, highlighting its far-reaching potential. A concise yet comprehensive overview of applied mathematics, this book is part of Oxford University Press's Very Short Introductions series, which offers expert authors' insights into almost every subject area.
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