Does God Play Dice?

Jan 10, 2025 11:33 AM

Author:Ian Stewart

Does God Play Dice?

Since the dramatic discovery of the mathematical concept of chaos in 1989, the controversy of its contents has settled down. This revised edition of Does God Play Dice? takes a fresh look at its achievements and potential. With a new preface and three completely new chapters, it includes the latest practical applications of chaos theory, such as developing intelligent heart pacemakers. All this provides a fascinating new answer to Einstien's question which provided the title of this book.

Reviews

The Goodsteins have gone a long way towards making a tough piece of geometry accessible... The result is fascinating

—— John Gribbin , The Times

Feynman was singular in being both one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the century...[and] one of the most entertaining and illuminating teachers of science... Collectors of Feynman memorabilia, historians of science and all who enjoy watching a great mind at work will be thankful that the lost lecture has been found

—— Frank Close , Observer

Feynman was a brilliant thinker and one of the finest scientists ever

—— The Times

Gould's personal interest is as exuberant and authentic as ever, and one good reason for it is offered by an epilogue which both fascinates and touches, and is best left as a surprise.

—— Michael Viney , Irish Times

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