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Does God play dice? : the mathematics of chaos / Ian Stewart

by Ian Stewart

This revised edition explores the mathematical principles and practical applications of chaos theory, including developments in medical technology. It examines the history of the concept and its role in understanding complex, unpredictable systems.

Accession 19073 ISBN 0631168478 Publisher Blackwell Publishing
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