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Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ziauddin Sardar
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By (author) Iwona Abrams
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Series | Introducing... |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:176 | Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 118 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781848310131
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Classifications | Dewey:003.857 530 |
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Illustrations |
Illustrations, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Icon Books
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Imprint |
Icon Books
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Publication Date |
4 September 2008 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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. 'Britain's own Muslim polymath' (Independent) has become one of the UK's 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.
Reviews'A beautifully succinct primer... highly recommended' -- Time Out
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