Presents a statistical theory for a class of nonlinear time-series models, or interest to econometricians and statisticians in a variety of disciplines.[...]
In this book, Andrew Harvey sets out to provide a unified and comprehensive theory of structural time series models. Unlike the traditional ARIMA models, structural time series models consist explicitly of unobserved components, such as trends and seasonals, which have a direct interpretation. As a [...]
How do our everyday environments inform our activities, routines and encounters? In what way has globalization affected the sites in which we work, relax and interact? Is there still a place for local identity in a globalized age? This book examines the ways in which we use local spaces and global p[...]
The ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines are reader-friendly introductions to the most important fields of knowledge in the liberal arts. Written by leading scholars for both students and the general public, they will be appreciated by anyone desiring a reliable and informative tour of important subj[...]
Now in full color, "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology, Second Edition" enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about medical microbiology. The book has the hallmark features for which "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews" volumes are so popular: an out[...]