Synopsis
Why do certain civilizations, societies, and ecosystems collapse? How does the domino effect relate to the credit crunch? When can mathematics help explain marriage? And how on earth do toads predict earthquakes? The future is uncertain. But science can help foretell what lies ahead. Drawing on ecology and biology, math and physics, Crashes, Crises, and Calamities offers four fundamental tools that scientists and engineers use to forecast the likelihood of sudden change: stability, catastrophe, complexity, and game theories. In accessible prose, Len Fisher demonstrates how we can foresee and manage events that might otherwise catch us by surprise. At the cutting edge of science, Fisher helps us find ways to act before a full-fledged catastrophe is upon us. Crashes, Crises, and Calamities is a witty and informative exploration of the chaos, complexity, and patterns of our daily lives.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Len Fisher, Ph.D., is author of The Perfect Swarm; Rock, Paper, Scissors; Weighing the Soul; and the prize winningHow to Dunk a Doughnut. He lives in Wiltshire, England, and Blackheath, Australia.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science...
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. A bright, square, and overall a nice copy. Seller Inventory # BOS-M-10j-01453
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities : How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 50675698-6
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities : How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102624933
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities : How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102624933
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_457639043
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities. How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Research Ink, Takoma Park, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. xviii + 233 pp. dj. Rubber-stamped on half title page. book. Seller Inventory # 36215 B007
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M00465021026-V
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Published by
Basic Books, NY, 2011
ISBN 10: 0465021026
ISBN 13: 9780465021024
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Daedalus Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.8 Inches; 233 pages. Seller Inventory # 200508cd
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0465021026-11-32833110
Stock Image
Crashes, Crises, and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0465021026-11-31904016