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Applied mathematics plays a role in many different fields, especially the sciences and engineering. Goriely explains its nature and its relationship to pure mathematics, and through a variety of applications - such as mathematical modelling to predict the effects of climate change - he illustrates its power in tackling very practical problems.
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1: What's so Funny 'bout Applied Mathematics? Modelling, Theory, and Methods 2: Do You Want to Know a Secret? Turkeys, Giants, and the Atomic Bomb 3: Do You Believe in Models? Simplicity and Complexity 4: Do You Know the Way to Solve Equations? Spinning Tops and Chaotic Rabbits 5: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? Waves, Quakes, and Solitons 6: Can You Picture That? X-rays, DNA, and Photos 7: Mathematics, What is it Good for? Quaternions, Knots, and more DNA 8: Where are We Going? Networks and the Brain Further Reading Index