How Nature Works
the science of self-organized criticality
Per Bak
Explore the science of self-organized criticality and discover a new way of understanding nature. This theory explains the complex patterns found throughout the natural world and delves into the fundamental question of why nature is complex, not simple. With applications ranging from the study of black holes to the evolution of life, this groundbreaking theory reveals how catastrophes can occur without any external triggers. How Nature Works is the first book to delve into this fascinating subject, presenting a simple yet profound idea and its impact on our understanding of the world around us.
Publish Date
1996-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
1996-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.02
ISBN
9780387987385
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2021-01-23T20:29:56.000Z
@m_farda Read the papers and the book. The sand pile is a metaphor. Self organized criticality applies in biology. Look at the book title: – source