Fractals: a Very Short Introduction |
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| Author:
| Falconer, Kenneth |
| Series title: | Very Short Introductions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-967598-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $15.41AUD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, fractal shapes can be found regularly in nature. This Very Short Introduction explains the basic concepts, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explores its wide range of applications, and shows the central place fractals have gained in mathematics and science in recent years.
From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, fractal shapes can be found regularly in nature. This Very Short Introduction explains the basic concepts, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explores its wide range of applications, and shows the central place fractals have gained in mathematics and science in recent years.