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Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Applied Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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List price R264
Loot Price R213
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Mathematics is playing an increasing important role in society and
the sciences, enhancing our ability to use models and handle data.
While pure mathematics is mostly interested in abstract structures,
applied mathematics sits at the interface between this abstract
world and the world in which we live. This area of mathematics
takes its nourishment from society and science and, in turn,
provides a unified way to understand problems arising in diverse
fields. This Very Short Introduction presents a compact yet
comprehensive view of the field of applied mathematics, and
explores its relationships with (pure) mathematics, science, and
engineering. Explaining the nature of applied mathematics, Alain
Goriely discusses its early achievements in physics and
engineering, and its development as a separate field after World
War II. Using historical examples, current applications, and
challenges, Goriely illustrates the particular role that
mathematics plays in the modern sciences today and its far-reaching
potential. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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