Chaos

“Chaos: Making a New Science” by James Gleick is a captivating exploration of the emerging field of chaos theory, a scientific discipline that challenges traditional views of predictability and order in the natural world. Gleick takes readers on a journey through the history of chaos theory, from its roots in mathematics to its applications in various scientific disciplines, including meteorology, biology, and physics. The book introduces readers to key concepts such as the butterfly effect and fractals, illustrating how seemingly chaotic systems can exhibit underlying patterns and order. Gleick’s narrative is both accessible and engaging, making complex scientific ideas comprehensible to a broad audience and revealing the beauty and significance of chaos in shaping our understanding of the world. --- Product Features --- Weight: 0.267, Kg Written_By: James, Gleick Publisher: VINTAGE Book Type: Fiction|Intellect|Undergrad-Grad Best For: those, interested, in, mathematics|physics|and, scientific, concepts Ages: 16+ Binding: Paperback Edition: 24, February, 1997 Isbn: 978-0749386061 Language: English Pages: 380 Printing Remarks: Imported Dimension: 12.9, x, 2.3, x, 19.8, cm Total Pages: 380