The Collapse of Chaos: Discovering Simplicity in a Complex World
Cohen, Jack; Stewart, Ian
ISBN 10: 0140178740 ISBN 13: 9780140178746
Published by Penguin Books (edition ), 1995
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The first half of this book is a witty primer, a guided tour of the Islands of Truth that maps out everything you need to know about science from Newton to the present. The second half dives into the Oceans of Ignorance that surround what is known. Filled with anecdotes, diagrams, and colorful everyday examples, it is certain to make people look at the world in a new way.
About the Author: Jack Cohen is an internationally known reproductive biologist. Ian Stewart is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Collapse of Chaos: Discovering ...
Publisher: Penguin Books (edition )
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good