Chaos: Making a New Science

Chaos: Making a New Science

The million-copy bestseller by National Book Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist James Gleickâ‚¬"the author ofÂ Time Travel: A Historyâ‚¬"that reveals the science behind chaos theory

A work of popular science in the tradition of Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan, this 20th-anniversary edition of James Gleickâ‚¬s groundbreaking bestseller Chaos introduces a whole new readership to chaos theory, one of the most significant waves of scientific knowledge in our time. From Edward Lorenzâ‚¬s discovery of the Butterfly Effect, to Mitchell Feigenbaumâ‚¬s calculation of a universal constant, to Benoit Mandelbrotâ‚¬s concept of fractals, which created a new geometry of nature, Gleickâ‚¬s engaging narrative focuses on the key figures whose genius converged to chart an innovative direction for science. In Chaos, Gleick makes the story of chaos theory not only fascinating but also accessible to beginners, and opens our eyes to a surprising new view of the universe.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Books
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780143113454
Color Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate 2008-08-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143113454

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