Chaos and uncertainty - Mary Gribbin

The unpredictable world examined and explained!

Early scientific theories, such as Newton's physics, made things seem completely predictable. But the real world is unpredictable, and this book explains why! Readers can find out what chaos has to do with earthquakes and avalanches, the stockmarket, Saturn's rings, evolution, and even special offers at their local supermarket!

Mary and John have combined their talents to make the mindboggling areas of chaos theory and quantum physics more accessible than ever before, with the help of Chris Priestley's highly original illustrations.

John Gribbin is a well known and highly respected science writer, broadcaster and journalist, who recently contributed to Melvyn Bragg's On Giants' Shoulders. Mary Gribbin studied psychology and teaches young people with special needs. They have co-written several children's books, as well as the Scientists in 90 minutes series (Constable).

ACCLAIM FOR TIME AND THE UNIVERSE:

... Covers an impressive array of physical concepts from Big Bang to Time Travel ... The Gribbins win hearts and minds ...
Times Educational Supplement

It's a wacky, comic-book guide to some boggling notions
Independent on Sunday

This outline of fresh scientific thinking should be essential reading for all budding scientists.