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Chaos

Chaos

Summary


Uncover one of the most exciting frontiers of modern physics in this fascinating, insightful and accessible overview of Chaos theory.

‘An exceedingly readable introduction to a new intellectual world’ Observer


From the turbulence of the weather to the complicated rythmns of the human heart, ‘chaos’ is at the centre of our day to day lives. Cutting across several scientific disciplines, James Gleick explores and elucidates the science of the unpredicatable with an immensely readable narrative style and flair.

‘An awe-inspiring book. Reading Chaos gave me the sensation that someone had just found the light-switch’ Douglas Adams

Reviews

  • Fascinating... Almost every paragraph contains a jolt
    New York Times

About the author

James Gleick

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