Features bibliographies, important papers, and speeches (for example at international congresses) of Wolf Prize winners, such as D Mumford, S P Novikov, M Sato, A Selberg, S Shelah, S Smale, J T Tate and J G Thompson.
Based on undergraduate material for students in computer science, economics and mathematics, this book offers an introduction to convex sets and convex functions.
Viruses are the causes of approximately 25 per cent of human cancers. This book provides a comprehensive review of the molecular biology of oncogenic viruses and the cancers they... Læs mere
The Yellow River basin in northern China is confronted with serious problems of water deficit as well as water pollution. This book explains the methods of modeling, mechanism of water circulation on each element and several technologies for water saving.
Explores economic development in East Asia between 1870 and 1953 in terms of escaping or succumbing to four interrelated traps: demographic; political; economic; and, cultural. This book explores the implications of the argument for post-1950 economic development in East Asia.
Provides a comprehensive overview of a subject that helps you to understand: world affairs. Suitable for graduate or undergraduate students, this title offers an... Læs mere
Based on a joint project between the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), under the auspices of the Cambridge-MIT Institute.
Focuses on organizational concern - virtue. With interdisciplinary insights by various of the world's leading... Læs mere
Consists of two parts - the first contains the basic theory of wavelet analysis and the second includes applications of wavelet theory to... Læs mere
Based on research into the values and lifestyles of Singaporeans, this book focuses on their well-being. It presents the... Læs mere