M.H.

Holmes

Introduction to the Foundations of Applied Mathematics

Series: Texts in Applied Mathematics, Vol. 56

Establishes the mathematical ideas underlying model development

independently of a specific application
Includes a wide spectrum of exercises and detailed illustrations that
significantly enrich the material
Written by a well known author with previous successful books

2009, XIV, 468 p.

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The objective of this textbook is the construction, analysis, and interpretation of

mathematical models to help us understand the world we live in. Rather than follow
a case study approach it develops the mathematical and physical ideas that are
fundamental in understanding contemporary problems in science and engineering.
Science evolves, and this means that the problems of current interest continually change.

What does not change as quickly is the approach used to derive the relevant
mathematical models, and the methods used to analyze the models. Consequently, this
book is written in such a way as to establish the mathematical ideas underlying model
development independently of a specific application. This does not mean applications are
not considered, they are, and connections with experiment are a staple of this book.

The book, as well as the individual chapters, is written in such a way that the material
becomes more sophisticated as you progress. This provides some flexibility in how the
book is used, allowing consideration for the breadth and depth of the material covered.

Moreover, there are a wide spectrum of exercises and detailedillustrations that

significantly enrich the material. Students and researchers interested in mathematical
modelling in mathematics, physics, engineering and the applied sciences will find this text
useful.

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