An introduction to catastrophe theory (Record no. 13971)

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ISBN 9780521297820
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ISBN 0521297826
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 514.74
Item number SAU
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Personal name Saunders, P.T.
245 #3 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title An introduction to catastrophe theory
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication Cambridge [England] ;
Name of publisher Cambridge University Press,
Year of publication 1980.
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Number of Pages xii, 144 pages :
Other physical details illustrations ;
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes indexes.
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Introduction --<br/>Background --<br/>The seven elementary catastrophes --<br/>The geometry of the seven elementary catastrophes --<br/>Applications in physics --<br/>Applications in the social sciences --<br/>Applications in biology --<br/>Morphogenesis --<br/>Conclusions.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc <br/>An introduction to catastrophe theory, a mathematical theory which deals with those changes which occur abruptly rather than smoothly. Includes many applications to illustrate the different ways in which catastrophe can be used in life, physical and social sciences.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Catastrophes (Mathematics)
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Koha item type Reference Books
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Collection code Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition Cost, normal purchase price Full call number Accession Number Koha item type
Reference Main Library Main Library Reference 25/09/2003 Purchased 275.00 514.72 SAU 007939 Reference Books

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