Dynamical Modeling and Analysis of Epidemics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789812797490)

This timely book covers the basic concepts of the dynamics of epidemic disease, presenting various kinds of models as well as typical research methods and results. It introduces the latest results in the current literature, especially those obtained by highly rated Chinese scholars. A lot of attention is paid to the qualitative analysis of models, the sheer variety of models, and the frontiers of mathematical epidemiology. The process and key steps in epidemiological modeling and prediction are highlighted, using transmission models of HIV/AIDS, SARS, and tuberculosis as application examples.

Author: Zhien Ma,Jia Li
ISBN-10: 9812797491
ISBN-13: 9789812797490
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2009
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2010 pg. 77