The Perfect Swarm: The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life
| AUTHOR | Fisher, Len |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (03/08/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The process of "self-organization" reveals itself in the inanimate worlds of crystals and seashells, but, as Len Fisher shows, it is also evident in living organisms, from fish to ants to human beings. Understanding the "swarm intelligence" inherent in groups can help us do everything from throw a better party to start a fad to make our interactions with others more powerful. Humorous and enlightening, The Perfect Swarm demonstrates how complexity arises from nature's simple rules and how we can use their awesome power to untangle the frustrating complexities of life in our ever more chaotic world.
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ISBN-13:
9780465020249
ISBN-10:
0465020240
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
288
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
5.59 x 0.76 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
0.63 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Chaotic Behavior in Systems
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
302.3
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The process of "self-organization" reveals itself in the inanimate worlds of crystals and seashells, but, as Len Fisher shows, it is also evident in living organisms, from fish to ants to human beings. Understanding the "swarm intelligence" inherent in groups can help us do everything from throw a better party to start a fad to make our interactions with others more powerful. Humorous and enlightening, The Perfect Swarm demonstrates how complexity arises from nature's simple rules and how we can use their awesome power to untangle the frustrating complexities of life in our ever more chaotic world.
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Author:
Fisher, Len
Len Fisher is an honorary research fellow in theDepartment of Physics, University of Bristol, England. The author of more thaneighty scientific papers, Fisher has made more than 200 radio and televisionappearances worldwide.
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