Mathematical Modeling in the Environment

By Joseph B. Walker

Book Overview

This book has a dual objective: first to introduce the reader to some of the most important and widespread environmental issues of the day; and second to illustrate the vital role played by mathematical models in investigating these issues. The subjects covered are ground water contamination, air pollution, and hazardous materials emergencies. These issues are presented in their full real-world context and are used to develop important classical mathematical themes. The emphasis throughout is on fundamental principles and concepts, not on achieving technical mastery of state-of-the-art models. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088385709X
• ISBN13: 9780883857090
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A very interesting textbook for an interdisciplinary course.

In the Spring of 2001, I used this book to teach a new course on mathematical modeling of environmental issues. I found this book to be a fascinating reading and wished to share it with students. The book's approach to environmental problems, and to their mathematical modeling, and the pedagogical suggestions given in the accompanying Instructor Manual, provided me with an excellent source for setting up an unusual and very...