Table of Contents: Preface
Chapter 1. The Method of Characteristics for the Numerical Solution of Hyperbolic Differential Equations;pp. 1-87
(M. Shoucri, Institut de Recherche d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ), Québec, Canada)
Chapter 2. Negotiating Mathematics and Science School Subject Boundaries: The Role of Aesthetic Understanding;pp. 89-114
(Linda Darby, Faculty of Education, Deakin University)
Chapter 3. The Mathematical Basis of Periodicity in Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy;pp. 115-140
(K. Balasubramanian, Center for Image Processing and Integrated Computing, University of California Davis, California, Chemistry and Applied Material Science Directorate, Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, and Glenn T. Seaborg Center, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, California)
Chapter 4. Mathematical Modelling of Thermomechanical Destruction of Polypropylene;pp. 141-144
(G.M. Danilova-Volkovskaya, E.A. Amineva, Rostov-on-Don Agricultural Machinery State Academy, B.M. Yazyyev, Ushakov Naval State Academy, Novorossiysk)
Chapter 5. *A Design-Based Study of Cognitive Tool for Teaching and Learning the Perimeter of Closed Shapes;pp. 145-160
(Siu Cheung Kong, Dept. of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong)
Chapter 6. *Modeling Asymmetric Consumer Behavior and Demand Equations for Bridging Gaps in Retailing;pp. 161-176
(Rajagopal, Dept. of Marketing, Business Division, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Tlalpan, Mexico)
Chapter 7. Higher Education: Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Programs and Related Trends;pp. 177-246
(GAO)
Chapter 8. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Issues and Legislative Options;pp. 247-275
(Jeffrey J. Kuenzi, Christine M. Matthew and Bonnie F. Mangan)
Chapter 9. On Computational Models for the Hyperspace;pp. 277-294
(Salvador Romaguera, Instituto Univ. de Matematica Pura y Aplicada, Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain)
Chapter 10. Periodic-Type Solutions of Differential Inclusions;pp. 295-353
(Jan Andres, Dept. of Math. Analysis, Palacky University, Czech Republic)
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