Differential equations : a modeling approach

著者

• Brown, Courtney

書誌事項

Differential equations : a modeling approach

Courtney Brown

（Sage publications series, . Quantitative applications in the social sciences ; no. 07-150）

Sage Publications, c2007

• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

"A reader with a strong background in mathematics, at least two semesters of calculus, and interest in the social sciences will find the book helpful in learning how this area of mathematics can be used in different applications." -S.L. Sullivan, Catawba College Differential Equations: A Modeling Approach introduces differential equations and differential equation modeling to students and researchers in the social sciences. The text explains the mathematics and theory of differential equations. Graphical methods of analysis are emphasized over formal proofs, making the text even more accessible for newcomers to the subject matter. This volume introduces the subject of ordinary differential equations - as well as systems of such equations - to the social science audience. Social science examples are used extensively, and readers are guided through the most elementary models to much more advanced specifications. Emphasis is placed on easily applied and broadly applicable numerical methods for solving differential equations, thereby avoiding complicated mathematical "tricks" that often do not even work with more interesting nonlinear models. Also, graphical methods of analysis are introduced that allow social scientists to rapidly access the power of sophisticated model specifications. This volume also describes in clear language how to evaluate the stability of a system of differential equations (linear or nonlinear) by using the system's eigenvalues. The mixture of nonlinearity with dynamical systems is a virtual trademark for this author's approach to modeling, and this theme comes through clearly throughout this volume. This volume's clarity of exposition encourages social science students of mathematical modeling to begin working with differential equation models that address complex and sophisticated social theories. Key Features: The text is accessibly written, so that students with minimal mathematical training can understand all of the basic concepts and techniques presented. The author uses social sciences examples to illustrate the relevance of differential equation modeling to readers. Readers can use graphical methods to produce penetrating analysis of differential equation systems. Linear and nonlinear model specifications are explained from a social science perspective. Most interesting differential equation models are nonlinear, and readers need to know how to specify and work with such models in the social sciences.

目次

Series Editor's Introduction Acknowledgments 1. Dynamic Models and Social Change Theoretical Reasons for Using Differential Equations in the Social Sciences An Example The Use of Differential Equations in the Natural and Physical Sciences Deterministic Versus Probabilistic Differential Equation Models What Is a Differential Equation? What This Book Is and Is Not 2. First-Order Differential Equations Analytical Solutions to Linear First-Order Differential Equations Solving First-Order Differential Equations Using Separation of Variables An Example From Sociology Numerical Methods Used to Solve Differential Equations Summary Chapter 2 Appendix 3. Systems of First-Order Differential Equations The Predator-Prey Model The Phase Diagram Vector Field and Direction Field Diagrams The Equilibrium Marsh and Flow Diagrams Summary Chapter 3 Appendix 4. Some Classic Social Science Examples of First-Order Systems Richardson's Arms Race Model Lanchester's Combat Model Rapoport's Production and Exchange Model Summary 5. Transforming Second-Order and Nonautonomous Differential Equations Into Systems of First-Order Differential Equations Second- and Higher-Order Differential Equations Nonautonomous Differential Equations Summary 6. Stability Analyses of Linear Differential Equation Systems A Motivating Example of How Stability Can Dramatically Change in One System Scalar Methods Matrix Methods Equilibrium Categories Summarizing the Stability Criteria 7. Stability Analyses of Nonlinear Differential Equation Systems The Jacobian Summary 8. Frontiers of Exploration References Index About the Author

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA82121860
• ISBN:
  • 9781412941082
• LCCN: 2006101376
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• ページ数/冊数: x, 106 p.
• 大きさ: 22 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : QA371
  • DC22 : 515/.35
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Differential equations
  • LCSH : Mathematical models
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA71788007