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Patterns in the sand : computers, complexity, and everyday life

by Terry Bossomaier

Part of the Frontiers of Science series, this volume introduces biological systems through the lens of complexity and chaos theories. It demonstrates how computers utilise these concepts to generate recognisable natural patterns, using examples from everyday life.

Accession 30167 ISBN 1864486171 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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