An introduction to catastrophe theory

By: Saunders, P.TMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge [England] ; Cambridge University Press, 1980Description: xii, 144 pages : illustrationsISBN: 9780521297820; 0521297826 Subject(s): Catastrophes (Mathematics)DDC classification: 514.74
Contents:
Introduction -- Background -- The seven elementary catastrophes -- The geometry of the seven elementary catastrophes -- Applications in physics -- Applications in the social sciences -- Applications in biology -- Morphogenesis -- Conclusions.
Summary: 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.
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Introduction --
Background --
The seven elementary catastrophes --
The geometry of the seven elementary catastrophes --
Applications in physics --
Applications in the social sciences --
Applications in biology --
Morphogenesis --
Conclusions.


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.

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