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The Perfect Swarm|Len Fisher

The Perfect Swarm : The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life

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Overview

The process of "self-organization" reveals itself in the inanimate worlds of crystals and seashells, but, as Len Fisher shows, it is also evident in living organisms, from fish to ants to human beings. Understanding the "swarm intelligence" inherent in groups can help us do everything from throw a better party to start a fad to make our interactions with others more powerful. Humorous and enlightening, The Perfect Swarm demonstrates how complexity arises from nature's simple rules and how we can use their awesome power to untangle the frustrating complexities of life in our ever more chaotic world.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780465020249
  • ISBN-10: 0465020240
  • Publisher: Basic Books
  • Publish Date: March 2011
  • Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.59 x 0.76 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.63 pounds
  • Page Count: 288
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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