Complexification

by John L. Casti

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A fascinating book; one that I read over & over & over in order to incorporate its concepts into my analytic thinking. (

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An entertaining look at the concept of complexity, written in an engaging style designed to draw in readers. (

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A renowned mathematician shows how the "science of surprise" can help explain some of the most inexplicable phenomena in science, nature, the arts, the economy, and more.

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