Review
Scott M. Cooper, MIT Research Affiliate, co-author of "Coolhunting""
""With this third book in his trilogy of exploration into how to address some of society's most complex and vexing problems, Len Fisher challenges us to rethink how science and mathematics is used in what might be called 'crisis prediction and management.' This book is getting me to rethink some of my own work."
Simon A. Levin, Moffett Professor of Biology, Princeton University; author of"Fragile Dominion""
""Fisher is a master story-teller, making difficult scientific concepts seem simple through elegant exposition. "Crashes, Crises, and Calamities" addresses the challenge of disaster prediction in socio-economic, ecological, and physical systems by a brilliant and engaging integration of diverse scientific perspectives."
Ian Stewart, author of "Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities""
""Len Fisher is a natural storyteller, and his tales about the mathematics of crashes, crises, and c
Product Description
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.
