Hirsch, Devaney, and Smale's classic "Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, and an Introduction to Chaos" has been used by professors as the primary text for undergraduate and graduate level courses covering differential equations. It provides a theoretical approach to dynamical systems and cha[...]
Emphasises concepts and shows that the study of differential equations is a beautiful application of the ideas and techniques of calculus to everyday life.[...]
The study of nonlinear dynamical systems has exploded in the past 25 years, and Robert L. Devaney has made these advanced research developments accessible to undergraduate and graduate mathematics students as well as researchers in other disciplines with the introduction of this widely praised book[...]
Incorporating an innovative modeling approach, this book emphasizes conceptual understanding to help users relate information taught in the classroom to real-world experiences. It lets users discover how to identify and harness the mathematics they can use in their careers, and apply it effectively [...]