Simple mathematical models with very complicated dynamics

1976/06/10 by Robert M. May · 36 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Computer Science · Medicine · #Evolution and Genetic Dynamics #Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models #Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation

paper · doi:10.1038/261459a0

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