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Review "The treasures [in the Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics] go on and on."---Lloyd N. Trefethen, SIAM Review "[An] impressive volume. . . . It has been a major project that eventually resulted in this amazing product."---Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society "Safe to say there is something for everyone in The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics."---Alan Stevens, Mathematics Today "[A] valuable addition to the mathematics library of any university or research institution." ― Library Journal "Higham and his associate editors . . . have produced an admirably readable and informative volume, which anyone interested in applied mathematics would be well advised to consult or--better still--to own!"---James Case, SIAM News "A unique work full of beautiful and interesting mathematics. It is surely a valuable resource for exposing young mathematicians to possible areas of applied mathematics for research and further study. Without a doubt PCAM is an important contribution to the mathematical literature."---Jason M. Graham, MathSciNet "[A]n excellent reference that successfully compiles into a readable and engaging form the broad range of topics that an applied mathematician might encounter in their career. . . . As a reader, I find myself flipping through the pages and becoming engaged in new and interesting ideas from the world of applied math."---Joanna Bieri, MAA Reviews "A handy one-volume reference for applied mathematics that cuts across several disciplines within an academic framework."---Lesley S.J. Farmer, Reference Reviews "Astonishing. . . . As a reference, it is superb. . . . This book took years to produce, and that effort shows in the excellent final product."---Mark Hunacek, Mathematical Gazette "This book is an excellent resource for any mathematics departmental library. The articles cover a vast array of different application of mathematics and are . . . well-written with useful reference lists."---David Graham, London Mathematical Society Newsletter Product Description The must-have compendium on applied mathematics This is the most authoritative and accessible single-volume reference book on applied mathematics. Featuring numerous entries by leading experts and organized thematically, it introduces readers to applied mathematics and its uses; explains key concepts; describes important equations, laws, and functions; looks at exciting areas of research; covers modeling and simulation; explores areas of application; and more. Modeled on the popular Princeton Companion to Mathematics, this volume is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in other disciplines seeking a user-friendly reference book on applied mathematics. Features nearly 200 entries organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors Presents the major ideas and branches of applied mathematics in a clear and accessible way Explains important mathematical concepts, methods, equations, and applications Introduces the language of applied mathematics and the goals of applied mathematical research Gives a wide range of examples of mathematical modeling Covers continuum mechanics, dynamical systems, numerical analysis, discrete and combinatorial mathematics, mathematical physics, and much more Explores the connections between applied mathematics and other disciplines Includes suggestions for further reading, cross-references, and a comprehensive index Review "Monumental and comprehensive, The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics does a breathtaking job of conveying the richness, depth, and vitality of today's applied mathematics. Better still, it does so in a remarkably clear and friendly voice. An instant classic."―Steven Strogatz, Cornell University and author of The Joy of x "The perfect companion to the earlier Companion. This book will be a landmark for decades ahead."―Nick Trefethen, University of Oxford "