BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man Hardback - 1989

by John Casti

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

Praise for Alternate Realities Mathematical Models of Nature and Man "a?]covers the major topics completely and accurately within the context of current knowledge. Indeed, to my knowledge, there is no book which does so nearly as completely and well." a George Leitmann, University of California, Berkeley "Surveys an extensive amount of modern mathematicsa?]introduces and outlines some of these basic modern ideas for the non-specialist." a Donald G. Saari, Northwestern University "A sophisticated and modern text on mathematical modellinga?]much more comprehensive than any of its competitors currently on the market." a George Klir, State University of New York at Binghamton "Castia s approach is fearless in constructing conceptual mappings between reality and mathematical notions. The book is pioneering in nature." a Myron B. Allen, University of Wyoming

An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.

Details

  • Title Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
  • Author John Casti
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Pages 493
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley-Interscience, New York
  • Publication date 1989
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780471618423 / 047161842X
  • Weight 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.2 x 10.2 x 1.17 in (25.91 x 25.91 x 2.97 cm)
  • Category Mathematics
  • Library of Congress subjects Mathematical models, System analysis
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 88022337
  • Dewey Decimal Code 001.434

About the author

About the author John L. Casti is a Professor at the Institute for Econometrics, Operations Research, and System Theory at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria. He is the author or editor of nine books, including, most recently, Linear Dynamical Systems and Paradigms Lost: Conflicting Visions of Reality in Modern Science, a science book for the general reader. In addition, he has published over 70 research papers. Professor Casti received his PhD in mathematics from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, in 1970.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842x
Quantity available
1
Seller
Schwabe Books
Item price
A$8.22
A$7.21 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley-Interscience, 2/15/1989 12:00:01 A. hardcover. Good. 1.1693 10.2008 10.2008.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.22
A$7.21 Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man John L. Casti
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man John L. Casti

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
1
Seller
LAYERBOOKS
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$11.56
A$7.23 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley-Interscience, 1989-02-15. hardcover. Very Good. 7x1x10. Page tan with age but in good condition. Ships promptly.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.56
A$7.23 Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
2
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.59
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 1989. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.59
Free Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by Casti, John L

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842x
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.93
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.93
Free Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by Casti, John L

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842x
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.93
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.93
Free Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities : Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by Casti, John L

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842x
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books Ltd
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$13.41
A$10.12 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$13.41
A$10.12 Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by Casti, John L

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
Good
Edition
First Edition edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
1
Seller
George Cross Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$14.41
A$7.21 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
New York: Wiley, 1989. First Edition edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 26 Cm. ... Hardcover, good condition, w. ltly rubbed wraps, sme lt marks. Sme spots on fr and r. Ltly slanted, ltly compressed sp, v. ltly bumped corners. Smwht tanned p. edges, sme lt stains on top and bottom. Ltly tanned pp. Sme pp ltly wavy. Sme pp have lt st Boards . ISBN: 047161842X. Catalogs: Mathematics.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.41
A$7.21 Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature & Man by John Casti 1989 HCDJ
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature & Man by John Casti 1989 HCDJ

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Crown City Books
Item price
A$14.74
A$7.21 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley-Interscience, 1989-02-15. hardcover. Very Good. 7x1x10.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.74
A$7.21 Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$17.70
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
1989-02-15. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good. 7.28x1.22x10.24. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$17.70
Free Delivery to USA
Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man
Stock photo: cover may vary

Alternate Realities: Mathematical Models of Nature and Man

by John L. Casti

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780471618423 / 047161842X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ausvora INC
Item price
A$19.16
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Wiley-Interscience. hardcover. Good. 7.3x1.3x10.3. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$19.16
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.