Invitation to Dynamical Systems

A textbook on dynamical systems, for sophomore-junior level students who want to continue exploring mathematics beyond linear algebra, but who may not be ready for highly abstract material. It presents both the "classical" theory of linear systems and the "modern" theory of nonlinear and chaotic systems; works with both continuous and discrete time systems; integrates computing into the text; and includes a wide variety of topics, such as bifurcation, symbolic dynamics, fractals, and complex systems. A collection of programs written in MATLAB is available as a supplement. Four stunning color plates (2pp.). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.