Opportunity and Chaos

Author: [French] Luejier Liu Shida and others
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Since the publication of Einstein's The Meaning of Relativity in 1922, Princeton University Press has been committed to introducing the works of scientists to a broad readership. The renowned Princeton Science Library is the culmination of this effort. The works included in the series have grown more distinguished over time. The Chinese edition of the library is meticulously translated and elegantly presented, serving both professionals for reference and the general public for appreciation. "One of the Princeton Science Library series."
Opportunity has its reasons, but we might ask what those reasons are, and what opportunity is. How does opportunity arise? How unpredictable is the future? Physics and mathematics offer some answers to these questions. The answers are cautious and sometimes merely tentative, yet they are still worth knowing—this is the theme of this book. Written by the French scientist Luejier, who pioneered the concept of "chaotic attractors," this small volume takes readers from the idea that "opportunity has its reasons," through lotteries and astrology, to the evolution of history, entropy, information, and even the meaning of sex and intelligence. It does so with clarity, wit, and a remarkable depth of insight, leaving one in awe.
Rich in content, illustrated with visuals, and written with engaging fluency, the book blends scientific rigor, theoretical depth, knowledge, and readability. It is suitable for professionals as well as the general public.