Matrices and Society: Matrix Algebra and Its Applications in the Social Sciences

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Matrices and Society: Matrix Algebra and Its Applications in the Social Sciences
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ian Bradley
By (author) Ronald L. Meek
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691610207
ClassificationsDewey:512.9434
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Matrices offer some of the most powerful techniques in modem mathematics. In the social sciences they provide fresh insights into an astonishing variety of topics. Dominance matrices can show how power struggles in offices or committees develop; Markov chains predict how fast news or gossip will spread in a village; permutation matrices illuminate