Chaos

Small changes producing large consequences is the idea at the centre of chaos theory, and James Gleick's account explains how a set of scattered observations became a field that reshaped several sciences. The book follows the researchers who noticed patterns where others saw noise, working across meteorology, mathematics, biology and physics. Gleick writes for general readers rather than specialists, using narrative and clear analogy in place of equations. The result explains why turbulence, irregular rhythms and branching natural forms resisted older methods, and what changed once they were taken seriously. Format and feel: • James Gleick's popular-science account of how chaos theory emerged • Traces the researchers and disciplines involved in its development • Written without mathematical prerequisites for the general reader • English-language edition suitable for personal or academic shelves Recommended for science students, readers of popular non-fiction and anyone interested in how new fields form. Available at Boipoka.