Epidemic Modelling An Introduction |
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Author:
| Daley, D. J. Gani, Joe |
Contribution by:
| Cannings, C. Hoppensteadt, F. C. Segel, L. A. |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-01467-0 |
Publication Date: | May 2001 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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This general introduction to the mathematical techniques needed to understand epidemiology begins with an historical outline of some disease statistics, before describing simple mathematical models for epidemics. A range of methods for constructing and analysing models is provided. Questions of fitting data to models, and their use in understanding methods for controlling the spread of infection are discussed. Exercises and complementary results at the end of each chapter extend the...
More DescriptionThis general introduction to the mathematical techniques needed to understand epidemiology begins with an historical outline of some disease statistics, before describing simple mathematical models for epidemics. A range of methods for constructing and analysing models is provided. Questions of fitting data to models, and their use in understanding methods for controlling the spread of infection are discussed. Exercises and complementary results at the end of each chapter extend the scope of the text.