Gleick, James
Chaos: Making a New Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749386061
- author:
- Gleick, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Chaos theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Chaos: A New Science is a seminal work of scientific writing that explores the field of chaos theory. For centuries, scientists sought to impose order on the natural world, but in the 1960s, a group of radical thinkers challenged this notion, highlighting the importance of tiny experimental irregularities in complex systems. This book, written by James Gleick, presents a cutting-edge field of science with clarity and precision, making it accessible to readers. With its groundbreaking ideas, Chaos offers a new understanding of the world around us.
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