Mathematical modeling of collective behavior in socio-economic and life sciences /

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Imprint:Boston : Birkhäuser, c2010.
Description:1 online resource (x, 435 p.)
Language:English
Series:Modeling and simulation in science, engineering and technology
Modeling and simulation in science, engineering & technology.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8894619
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Other authors / contributors:Naldi, Giovanni.
Pareschi, Lorenzo.
Toscani, Giuseppe.
ISBN:9780817649463
0817649468
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:Mathematical modeling using dynamical systems and partial differential equations is now playing an increasing role in the understanding of complex multi-scale phenomena. Behavior in seemingly different areas such as sociology, economics, and the life sciences can be described by closely related models. Systems made out of a large enough number of individual members can be said to exhibit a collective behavior, from which insight can be gathered in a way that real life experiments cannot. Using examples from financial markets and modern warfare to the flocking of birds and the swarming of bacte.
Other form:Print version: Mathematical modeling of collective behavior in socio-economic and life sciences. Boston : Birkhäuser, c2010 9780817649456