Chaos & Complexity: Discovering the Surprising Patterns of Science and Technology [Paperback]

Brian H. Kaye (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3527290079 | ISBN-13: 978-3527290079 | Publication Date: August 26, 1993 | Edition: 1

The surprising patterns of chaos and complexity are to be found in many areas of nature and science, examples ranging from cabbages to coastlines. Quite often, those who could benefit most from an understanding of the principles behind chaos and complexity, for example engineers, geologists, medics, chemists and physicists, are denied access to the power and wonders of the field by the mathematical and unnecessarily convoluted way the topic is usually presented.

This book opens up the fascinating opportunities offered by an understanding of this field to the informed layman, using informative and amusing examples of the application of the principles accompanied by many descriptive figures demonstrating the beauty of a science which can now be understood by all!

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The surprising patterns of chaos and complexity are explored using many beautiful figures, making these sometimes complicated wonders accessible to students and professionals alike. Amusing tales and cartoons are used to explain the concepts and demonstrate the fascinating applications of this powerful technique of analyzing the patterns of nature and science.

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Brian Kaye Chaos & Complexity Discovering the Surprising Patterns of Science and Technology The surprising patterns of chaos and complexity are to be found in many areas of nature and science, examples ranging from cabbages to coastlines. Quite often, those who could benefit most from an understanding of the principles behind chaos and complexity, for example engineers, geologists, medics, chemists and physicists, are denied access to the power and wonders of the field by the mathematical and unnecessarily convoluted way the topic is usually presented. This book opens up the fascinating opportunities offered by an understanding of this field to the informed layman, using informative and amusing examples of the application of the principles accompanied by many descriptive figures demonstrating the beauty of a science which can now be understood by all!

Product Details

• Paperback: 616 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (August 26, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527290079
• ISBN-13: 978-3527290079
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,071,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surpisingly understandable, May 24, 2007

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This review is from: Chaos & Complexity: Discovering the Surprising Patterns of Science and Technology (Paperback)

This is one of the best books i've read on the subject. Specifically because it gives a entry point to practical application in many fields. It also is very extensive in defining word origins use in the text. The illustrations were all helpful.