Chaos Under Control: The Art and Science of Complexity
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ForewordForewordPrefaceIntroduction: A First Word1Ch. 1Art and Magic5Ch. 2Only God Can Make a Tree?41Ch. 3Unearthly Earthly Dimensions75Ch. 4Chaos113Ch. 5The Order Within161Ch. 6Hide and Seek187Ch. 7Benoit's World243Ch. 8The Fragility of Order277Ch. 9Some Call it Life301Ch. 10Certainly Not the Last Word361References and Notes377Explorations and Challenges389Index401
\ BooknewsIntroduces beginners and nonscientists to the dynamics of order and chaos, the geometry of fractals and the new science of complexity. Discusses topics such as the Butterfly Effect, self-organization, and emergent properties, and connects the study of complexity to other areas within the sciences, the arts, and humanities. Includes 16 color plates and numerous b&w photos and diagrams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
