Computational Beauty Nature Computer by Flake Gary (31 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. In this book Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. Distinguishing "agents" (e.g., molecules, cells, animals, and species) from their interactions (e.g., chemical reactions, immune system responses, sexual reproduction, and evolution), Flake argues that it is the computational properties of interactions that account for much of what we think of as "beautiful" and "interesting." From this basic thesis, Flake explores what he considers to be today's four most interesting computational topics: fractals, chaos, complex systems, and adaptation. Each of the book's parts can be read independently, enabling even the casual reader to understand and work with the basic equations and programs. Yet the parts are bound together by the theme of the computer as a laboratory and a metaphor for understanding the universe. The inspired reader will experiment further with the ideas presented to create fractal landscapes, chaotic systems, artificial life forms, genetic algorithms, and artificial neural networks. …

paperback. Condition: Good.

Condition: acceptable. Cover image may vary. Cover is worn. Item has staining. Paperback.

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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. VERY GOOD hardcover, no marks in text; a gently used copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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hardcover. Condition: Fair. No dust jacket. Sun tanned spine and top edge. Ex-library book with typical stickers and stampings. Priority Mail is available on this item. No international shipping.

Condition: Very Good. hardcover. Binding is unblemished, text block is clean, boards straight, without highlights or markings. Mild rubbing/chipping to dust wrapper edges. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, 5th Printing. Published by The MIT Press, 1998. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with a few previous owner pencil margin notes throughout and shelf/edgewear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Condition: New.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. pp. 520 Reprint edition.

Condition: New. pp. 520.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In English.

hardcover. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 420 pages. 9.00x7.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 516 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors.In this book Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. Distinguishing "agents" (e.g., molecules, cells, animals, and species) from their interactions (e.g., chemical reactions, immune system responses, sexual reproduction, and evolution), Flake argues that it is the computational properties of interactions that account for much of what we think of as "beautiful" and "interesting." From this basic thesis, Flake explores what he considers to be today's four most interesting computational topics: fractals, chaos, complex systems, and adaptation.Each of the book's parts can be read independently, enabling even the casual reader to understand and work with the basic equations and programs. Yet the parts are bound together by the theme of the computer as a laboratory and a metaphor for understanding the universe. The inspired reader will experiment further with the ideas presented to create fractal landscapes, chaotic systems, artificial life forms, genetic algorithms, and artificial neural networks.…

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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. 2000. Reprint. Paperback. Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. Num Pages: 520 pages, 173. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBMX; PBWS; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 202 x 24. Weight in Grams: 930. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condition: New. 2000. Reprint. Paperback. Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. Num Pages: 520 pages, 173. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBMX; PBWS; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 202 x 24. Weight in Grams: 930. . . . . . …

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 520.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.