Chaos Under Control: The Art and Science of Complexity

by Michael Frame and David Peak

Book Overview

Chaos Under Control introduces the rich concepts driving the new science of complexity. Here you will discover the principles behind some of the most talked-about research findings of our time and see... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716724294
• ISBN13: 9780716724292
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A very good introduction to chaos and fractals

Chaotic dynamics is one of the most fascinating areas of mathematics and one that every mathematician should have some knowledge of. This book is an excellent primer on the geometry of fractals, chaotic dynamics and cellular automata. It is written for a popular audience, although the authors were not afraid to include the appropriate equations when they were needed for a full explanation. Many examples of how fractals and chaos can be used to describe the physical world are included. A large number of figures are used to demonstrate the consequences of the equations. If your background in mathematics is limited to basic algebra, then there are areas of this book that you will struggle with. However, if you are determined to learn, you will be able to do so. It is one of the best introductions to fractals and chaos that is available.

examples and activities give you a real feel for chaos

As a teacher attempting to introduce chaos theory into high school physics and mathematics classes, the book gave many examples of practical activities. It also gave many examples of how chaos could and would become useful. There are currently so many false methods being used to integrate subject matter in education; chaos theory has great potential to demonstrate clear connections between arts, sciences, and social sciences, and Peak and Frame in a simple manner bring this to light.