Isbn: 9780486472041 - fractals, chaos, power laws: minutes from an infinite paradise (dover books on physics) (18 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. As notable as the book's broad sweep is the author's good-natured, humorous presentation. The willing reader can sit back and enjoy an all-encompassing, irrepressibly enthusiastic tour, ranging from psycho physics to quasicrystals, from gambling strategies to Bach concertos, from the construction of Cantor sets to the design of concert halls. -- Physics Today Such a richness of topics and amazing splendor of illustrations -- Mathematics Magazine An inviting exposition for a literate but not highly scientific audience. -- American Mathematical MonthlyThis fascinating book explores the connections between chaos theory, physics, biology, and mathematics. Its award-winning computer graphics, optical illusions, and games illustrate the concept of self-similarity, a typical property of fractals. Author Manfred Schroeder -- hailed by Publishers Weekly as a modern Lewis Carroll -- conveys memorable insights in the form of puns and puzzles that relate abstract mathematics to everyday experience.Excellent entertainment for readers with a grasp of algebra and some calculus, this book forms a fine university-level introduction to fractal math. Eight pages of color images clarify the text, along with numerous black-and-white illustrations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. As notable as the book's broad sweep is the author's good-natured, humorous presentation. The willing reader can sit back and enjoy an all-encompassing, irrepressibly enthusiastic tour, ranging from psycho physics to quasicrystals, from gambling strategies to Bach concertos, from the construction of Cantor sets to the design of concert halls. -- Physics Today Such a richness of topics and amazing splendor of illustrations -- Mathematics Magazine An inviting exposition for a literate but not highly scientific audience. -- American Mathematical MonthlyThis fascinating book explores the connections between chaos theory, physics, biology, and mathematics. Its award-winning computer graphics, optical illusions, and games illustrate the concept of self-similarity, a typical property of fractals. Author Manfred Schroeder -- hailed by Publishers Weekly as a modern Lewis Carroll -- conveys memorable insights in the form of puns and puzzles that relate abstract mathematics to everyday experience.Excellent entertainment for readers with a grasp of algebra and some calculus, this book forms a fine university-level introduction to fractal math. Eight pages of color images clarify the text, along with numerous black-and-white illustrations.…

paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. As notable as the book's broad sweep is the author's good-natured, humorous presentation. The willing reader can sit back and enjoy an all-encompassing, irrepressibly enthusiastic tour, ranging from psycho physics to quasicrystals, from gambling strategies to Bach concertos, from the construction of Cantor sets to the design of concert halls. -- Physics Today Such a richness of topics and amazing splendor of illustrations -- Mathematics Magazine An inviting exposition for a literate but not highly scientific audience. -- American Mathematical MonthlyThis fascinating book explores the connections between chaos theory, physics, biology, and mathematics. Its award-winning computer graphics, optical illusions, and games illustrate the concept of self-similarity, a typical property of fractals. Author Manfred Schroeder -- hailed by Publishers Weekly as a modern Lewis Carroll -- conveys memorable insights in the form of puns and puzzles that relate abstract mathematics to everyday experience.Excellent entertainment for readers with a grasp of algebra and some calculus, this book forms a fine university-level introduction to fractal math. Eight pages of color images clarify the text, along with numerous black-and-white illustrations.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. As notable as the book's broad sweep is the author's good-natured, humorous presentation. The willing reader can sit back and enjoy an all-encompassing, irrepressibly enthusiastic tour, ranging from psycho physics to quasicrystals, from gambling strategies to Bach concertos, from the construction of Cantor sets to the design of concert halls. -- Physics Today Such a richness of topics and amazing splendor of illustrations -- Mathematics Magazine An inviting exposition for a literate but not highly scientific audience. -- American Mathematical MonthlyThis fascinating book explores the connections between chaos theory, physics, biology, and mathematics. Its award-winning computer graphics, optical illusions, and games illustrate the concept of self-similarity, a typical property of fractals. Author Manfred Schroeder -- hailed by Publishers Weekly as a modern Lewis Carroll -- conveys memorable insights in the form of puns and puzzles that relate abstract mathematics to everyday experience.Excellent entertainment for readers with a grasp of algebra and some calculus, this book forms a fine university-level introduction to fractal math. Eight pages of color images clarify the text, along with numerous black-and-white illustrations.…

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Zustand: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Edges of text block are stained as are the first few pages of the book. The covers are in great shape. The binding is tight. The interior pages have a few dog-eared corners. Small abrasion to front flyleaf. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Front cover has a small tear at the top right corner that has been previously taped. Back bottom left corner and bottom of the spine have been bumped. Book pages are clean with no marks. Bookseller Inventory BS/BS 11779 07/2021.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Ships from California.

Zustand: New. Brand New.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. A very clean copy, no obvious wear, text very clean, not inscribed.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2009 edition. 448 pages. 9.50x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 2009 edition. 448 pages. 9.50x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.