Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introducing Chaos: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ziauddin Sardar
By (author) Iwona Abrams
SeriesIntroducing...
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 118
ISBN/Barcode 9781848310131
ClassificationsDewey:003.857 530
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 4 September 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

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