Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide by Ziauddin Sardar (English) Paperback Book

Description: Introducing Chaos by Ziauddin Sardar, Iwona Abrams If a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, does it cause a tornado in Texas? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Introducing Chaos explains how chaos makes its presence felt in many varieties of event, from the fluctuation of animal populations to the ups and downs of the stock market. It also examines the roots of chaos in modern mathematics and physics, and explores the relationship between chaos and complexity, the new unifying theory which suggests that all complex systems evolve from a few simple rules. This is an accessible introduction to an astonishing and controversial theory that could dramatically change our view of the natural world and our place in a turbulent universe. Author Biography Ziauddin Sardar is a hugely renowned writer, broadcaster, journalist and critic. Britains own Muslim polymath (Independent) has become one of the UKs leading intellectuals and writes on a huge variety of subjects in numerous newspapers and magazines throughout the world. He is also Visiting Professor of Postcolonial Studies at the City University, London. Review A beautifully succinct primer... highly recommended -- Time Out Long Description If a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, does it cause a tornado in Texas? Introducing Chaos explains how chaos makes its presence felt in many varieties of event, from the fluctuation of animal populations to the ups and downs of the stock market. It also examines the roots of chaos in modern mathematics and physics, and explores the relationship between chaos and complexity, the new unifying theory which suggests that all complex systems evolve from a few simple rules. This is an accessible introduction to an astonishing and controversial theory that could dramatically change our view of the natural world and our place in a turbulent universe. Review Quote "A beautifully succinct primer... highly recommended Time Out" Details ISBN1848310137 Author Iwona Abrams Short Title INTRODUCING CHAOS Pages 176 Language English ISBN-10 1848310137 ISBN-13 9781848310131 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle A Graphic Guide Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence ENK Birth 1958 Affiliation Independent Scholar DEWEY 003.857 UK Release Date 2008-09-04 AU Release Date 2008-09-04 Imprint Icon Books Publisher Icon Books Series Introducing... Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-09-04 Alternative 9781848317666 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-01-04 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14419029;

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