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At once elegant and riveting, Sync tells the story of the dawn of a new science. Steven Strogatz, a leading mathematician in the fields of chaos and complexity theory, explains how enormous systems can synchronize themselves, from the electrons in a superconductor to the pacemaker cells in our hearts. He shows that although these phenomena might seem unrelated on the surface, at a deeper level there is a connection, forged by the unifying power of mathematics.
Editorial Reviews
Popular Science
The most exciting new book of the spring . . . Masterful . . . A gem.Newsweek
Strogatz has just written a book arguing that the universe is an orderly place marked by harmony and cooperation. In an era of war, terror, and chaos, his viewpoint sounds a bit curious. But if SYNC is, well, out of sync with global news, it's certainly in tune with the scientific world.Focus
A vivid, first-hand account of what it is like to be at the beginning of a scientific revolution.Science
Compulsively readable.Nature
Strogatz . . . is a first-rate storyteller and an even better teacher . . . SYNC is a great read.New Scientist
Offers a real sense of what it's like to be at the beginning of Something Big.Discover
Describes dozens of sights and sounds that arise from collective, synchronized behavior . . . Delightful.Leader-Post [Regina]
Every now and then you come across a science book that's just fun and amazing to read.Product Details