Date
2-28-1975
Series
Vital Partners: University and City
Length
30 minutes
Notes
Richard E. Bellman, an American applied mathematician, worked in industry for years before turning his attention to applied mathematics in biology and medicine. He was the founding editor of the journal Mathematical Biosciences in 1967. In this lecture, Bellman addressed the difficulties in understanding large and complex systems, and suggested that computer simulation can be a useful tool for increasing our understanding of them.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
System theory, Technology
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 1/2 track, mono
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11373
Recommended Citation
Bellman, Richard Ernest, ""Large Systems"" (1975). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 123.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11373
Description
Transcript added August 31, 2020.
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