Math and AftermathIntroductory remarks: Promises -- Mathematical models -- Casual models -- Douglas Shaffer: Heavenly models -- Bent but not broken -- Of clocks and violins -- Some Wright answers -- General purpose problems -- Descriptive models -- Robert Hooke: Worldly models -- Straight and narrow -- Dangerous curves -- Room at the top -- Bludgeonings of chance -- Proving the pudding -- Closing remarks: Number of numbers -- Apologies -- Appendix: Brief review of calculus -- Differential equations -- Certain scientists. |
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