Applying Fuzzy Mathematics to Formal Models in Comparative Politics

by Terry Clark and John N. Mordeson

Book Overview

This book explores the intersection of fuzzy mathematics and the spatial modeling of preferences in political science. Beginning with a critique of conventional modeling approaches predicated on Cantor set theoretical assumptions, the authors outline the potential benefits of a fuzzy approach to the study of ambiguous or uncertain preference profiles. This is a good text for a graduate seminar in formal modeling. It is also suitable as an introductory...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540774602
• ISBN13: 9783540774600
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"