Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide
| AUTHOR | Sardar, Ziauddin; Abrams, Iwona; Abrams, Iwona et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Icon Books (09/04/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
"Introducing Chaos" explains how chaos makes its presence felt in many varieties of event, from the fluctuation of animal populations to the ups and downs of the stock market. It also examines the roots of chaos in modern mathematics and physics, and explores the relationship between chaos and complexity, the new unifying theory which suggests that all complex systems evolve from a few simple rules.This is an accessible introduction to an astonishing and controversial theory that could dramatically change our view of the natural world and our place in a turbulent universe.
Show More
Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781848310131
ISBN-10:
1848310137
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0004
More Product Details
Page Count:
176
Carton Quantity:
45
Product Dimensions:
4.76 x 0.51 x 6.58 inches
Weight:
0.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Chaotic Behavior in Systems
Science | Physics - General
Dewey Decimal:
003.857
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
annotation
An accessible introduction to an astonishing and controversial theory explains how chaos makes its presence felt in many varieties of event, from the fluctuation of animal populations to the ups and downs of the stock market.
Show More
publisher marketing
"Introducing Chaos" explains how chaos makes its presence felt in many varieties of event, from the fluctuation of animal populations to the ups and downs of the stock market. It also examines the roots of chaos in modern mathematics and physics, and explores the relationship between chaos and complexity, the new unifying theory which suggests that all complex systems evolve from a few simple rules.This is an accessible introduction to an astonishing and controversial theory that could dramatically change our view of the natural world and our place in a turbulent universe.
Show More
Contribution by:
Abrams, Iwona
Abrams is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London.
Show More
List Price $15.99
Your Price
$15.83