Demonstrates how the second law of thermodynamics-which refers to energy's tendency to change from being concentrated in one place to being spread out over time-is behind evolution, ecology, economics, and even the origins of life itself in this scientific tour de force that explores how complex systems emerge, enlarge, and reproduce in a chaotic world. Additional Details \N BOOK TYPE : NF BRAND : Schneider, Eric D./ Sagan, Dorion LANGUAGE : ENGLISH NUMBER OF PAGES : 362 PUBLISH DATE : 2006/12/31 PUBLISHER IMPRINT CODE : UCHTR PUBLISHER NAME : UNIV OF CHICAGO PR RETURNS ACCEPTED? : YES
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