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Fractal Physiology and Chaos in Medicine (Studies of Nonlinear Phenomena in Life Science, Vol 1)

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Fractal Physiology and Chaos in Medicine (Studies of Nonlinear Phenomena in Life Science, Vol 1) [Hardcover]

Bruce J. West (Author)

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ISBN-10: 9810201273 | ISBN-13: 978-9810201272 | Publication Date: October 1990

This book discusses the application of the concepts of fractals and chaos to biomedical phenomena. In particular, it argues against the outdated notion of homeostasis; using biomedical data sets and modern mathematical concepts, the author attempts to convince the reader that life is at least a homeodynamic process with multiple states - each being capable of survival. Although relying heavily on the new mathematical ideas, the author has attempted to make the book self-contained. The mathematics is developed in a biological context and mathematical formulation for its own sake is avoided. In this book, the phenomena to be explained motivate the mathematical development rather than the other way round.

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"The level is sufficiently simple that those with only a limited knowledge of physics or mathematics should understand and profit from West's explanations." Physics Today --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Hardcover: 380 pages
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company (October 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9810201273
ISBN-13: 978-9810201272
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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