Chaos Making a New Science
“Chaos: Making a New Science” by James Gleick, published by Penguin in 1988, is a comprehensive exploration of the emerging field of chaos theory. This first edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into how scientists investigating the growth of complexity in nature are uncovering underlying order and patterns within chaotic systems.
Readers will find an examination of key concepts such as nonlinearity, the Butterfly Effect, universal constants, fractals, and strange attractors. Gleick discusses the contributions of notable scientists, including Mitchell J. Feigenbaum, Edward Lorenz, and Benoit Mandelbrot, providing insights into the historical and scientific context of chaotic behavior in systems. This edition serves as a foundational text for those interested in the intersections of science, mathematics, and the history of physics.
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The author describes how scientists studying the growth of complexity in nature are discovering order and pattern in chaos. He explains concepts such as nonlinearity, the Butterfly Effect, universal constants, fractals, and strange attractors, and examines the work of scientists such as Mitchell J. Feigenbaum, Edward Lorenz, and Benoit Mandelbrot.
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