The Essence of Chaos (Jessie & John Danz Lectures)

Lorenz is one of the "discoverers" of chaos and the author of the famous 1972 lecture: "Predictability: Does the Flap of a Butterfly's Wings in Brazil Set off a Tornado in Texas?" (which is included in this volume) . He writes here for the lay reader, basing the book on lectures he presented at the University of Washington in 1990. His language, examples, and tone are clear and non-condescending; most of the math is consigned to appendices. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.