Emergence
The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software
$50.16
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2002
Summary
In the tradition of Being Digital and The Tipping Point, Steven Johnson, acclaimed as a “cultural critic with a poet’s heart” (The Village Voice), takes readers on an eye-opening journey through emergence theory and its applications.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780684868769 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0684868768 |
| Author: | Steven Johnson |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2002 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 213mm x 142mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
Tom StandageThe EconomistA dizzying, dazzling romp through fields as disparate as urban planning, computer game design, neurology, and control theory.
Michiko Kakutani The New York Times Book Review Johnson once again demonstrates his range as a cultural historian….stimulating reading.
About The Author
Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson is the bestselling author of Interface Culture, Emergence, and Everything Bad Is Good for You as well as a columnist for Discover and a contributing editor at Wired. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.
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