Chaos
The New Science : Nobel Conference XXVI
by Ilya Prigogine, John Holte
127 pages· 1993· ISBN 9780819189349
About
The role of chaos in science and mathematics is examined in detail by the essays that comprise this work. Distinguished scholars specializing in mathematics, physics, and chemistry discuss the following subjects: Fractals, by Benoit Mandelbrot; The Causality Principle, Deterministic Laws and Chaos, by Heinz-Otto Peitgen; The Transition to Chaos, by Mitchell Feigenbaum; Time, Dynamics and Chaos: Integrating Poincare's 'Non-Integrable Systems', by Ilya Prigogine; What Is Chaos, by Steve Smale; Chaos and Cosmos: A Theological Approach, by John Polkinghorne; and Chaos and Beyond, by James Gleick. Introduction by John Holte. This volume is number 26 in the Nobel Conference Series. Co-published with the Nobel Conference.
Discuss Chaos with other readers
Join or start a book club for Chaos on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for Chaos?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Chaos as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss Chaos with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Chaos with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.