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Fractal Physiology & Chaos in Medicine (Studies of nonlinear phenomena in life science)
Fractal Physiology Chaos in Medicine - Studies of nonlinear phenomena in life science Author:Bruce J. West This book discusses the application of the concepts of fractals and chaos to biomedical phenomena. In particular, it argues against the outdated notion of homeostasis; using biomedical data sets and modern mathematical concepts, the author attempts to convince the reader that life is at least a homeodynamic process with multiple states - ea... more »ch being capable of survival. Although relying heavily on the new mathematical ideas, the author has attempted to make the book self-contained. The mathematics is developed in a biological context and mathematical formulation for its own sake is avoided. In this book, the phenomena to be explained motivate the mathematical development rather than the other way round.« less