TY - BOOK AU - Martin,Nathaniel F.G. AU - England,James W. AU - Brooks,James K. TI - Mathematical theory of entropy T2 - Encyclopedia of mathematics and its applications SN - 9781107340718 (ebook) AV - Q360 .M316 1984 U1 - 519.2 19 PY - 1984/// CY - Cambridge PB - Cambridge University Press KW - Entropy (Information theory) KW - Ergodic theory KW - Statistical mechanics KW - Topological dynamics N1 - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) N2 - Originally published in 1981, this excellent treatment of the mathematical theory of entropy gives an accessible exposition of the ways in which this idea has been applied to information theory, ergodic theory, topological dynamics and statistical mechanics. Scientists who want a quick understanding of how entropy is applied in disciplines not their own, or simply desire a better understanding of the mathematical foundation of the entropy function will find this to be a valuable book UR - https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107340718 ER -