Chaos Making a New Science
Chaos Making a New Science by James Gleick is a significant work published by Penguin on August 26, 2008. This anniversary reprint spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the principles of chaos theory, detailing the contributions of key figures such as Edward Lorenz, Mitchell Feigenbaum, and Benoit Mandelbrot, who have shaped our understanding of this complex scientific field.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that makes the intricate concepts of chaos theory accessible to those new to the subject. Gleick’s work delves into topics such as the Butterfly Effect and fractals, illustrating how these ideas have transformed our perception of science and the universe. This edition serves as an introduction to chaos theory, inviting readers to discover the innovative directions it has taken in the realms of science and physics.
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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.
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