scientific article; zbMATH DE number 194286
This book is the fourth and final in a series which attempts - and succeeds admirably - to present the graphical visualization of rather intricate mathematical concepts. After the first volumes [the authors, part I: Periodic behavior (1982), part II: Chaotic behavior (1983), part III: Global behavior (1984)], which have dealt with periodic, chaotic and global behavior of nonlinear dynamical systems, the different kinds of bifurcations, which can arise in such system are discussed here. The general concept of bifurcation is first introduced for a number of examples, e.g. the stirring machine. Then different types, like subtle, explosive and fractal bifurcations are graphically shown in detail, and finally certain kinds of catastrophes (fold, pinch, saddle connection) are displayed. The interesting - and stimulating - concept of avoiding mathematical equations completely is maintained throughout the book, forcing the reader (or viewer) to intuitively follow the graphs of the authors. This book, of course, is meant to be an addition, not a substitute, to existing books on bifurcation theory and should be used as such. My only - very slight - complaint is that the list of references is much too short for a student who has come across this subject for the first time.
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