Mathematical Modeling

Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematical modeling, this volume also works as a reference for scientists and engineers already in practice. Instead of concentrating on one field, it surveys how mathematics is put to use across science and technology.

Each chapter draws its examples from several disciplines, including the physical and biological sciences, social and economic studies, management, and engineering. The phenomena in these areas differ considerably, yet the resulting models often share the same mathematical form. The book uses this overlap to show how one modeling approach can clarify problems in many different domains.