Chaos

Making a New Science

James Gleick

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Penguin
26 August 2008

Cybernetics & systems theory; Mathematics & Sciences; Chaos theory

The million-copy New York Times bestseller and finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award 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 Gleick’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 Lorenz’s discovery of the Butterfly Effect, to Mitchell Feigenbaum’s calculation of a universal constant, to Benoit Mandelbrot’s concept of fractals, which created a new geometry of nature, Gleick’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.

By: James Gleick
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 20th
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9780143113454
ISBN 10: 0143113453
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 26 August 2008
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Chaos: Making a New Science

? Fascinating . . . almost every paragraph contains a jolt.? ? The New York Times ? Taut and exciting . . . a fascinating illustration of how the pattern of science changes.? ? The New York Times Book Review ? Highly entertaining . . . a startling look at newly discovered universal laws.? ? Chicago Tribune