Title:
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THE COLLAPSE OF CHAOS
DISCOVERING SIMPLICITY IN A COMPLEX WORLD |
By: |
Ian Stewart, Jack S. Cohen |
Format: |
Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
0140291253 |
ISBN 13: |
9780140291254 |
Publisher: |
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD |
Pub. date: |
1 March, 2000 |
Pages: |
512 |
Description: |
Do we live in a simple or a complex universe? This work explores the ability of complicated rules to generate simple behaviour in nature through 'the collapse of chaos. |
Synopsis: |
Do we live in a simple or a complex universe? Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart explore the ability of complicated rules to generate simple behaviour in nature through 'the collapse of chaos'. 'The most startling, thought-provoking book I've read all year. I was pleased to learn that most of the things I thought I knew were wrong' -- Terry Pratchett |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Penguin Books Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |