Caos: a criação de uma nova ciência by Waltensir Dutra, James Gleick

Caos: a criação de uma nova ciência

Waltensir Dutra, James Gleick

310 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

nonfiction mathematics science challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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From Edward Lorenz’s discovery of the Butterfly Effect, to Mitchell Feigenbaum’s calculation of a universal constant, to Benoit Mandelbrot’s concept of fractals, which created a new geometry of nature, Gleick’s engaging narrative focuses on the ke...

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Moods

informative 95%
challenging 53%
inspiring 24%
reflective 21%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

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slow 42%

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