List of Chapters.- C1 Introduction to papers on quadratic dynamics: a progression from seeing to discovering (2003).- C2 Acknowledgments related to quadratic dynamics (2003).- C3 Fractal aspects of the iteration of z ? ? z (1-z) for complex A and z (M1980n).- C4 Cantor and Fatou dusts; self-squared dragons (M 1982F).- C5 The complex quadratic map and its M-set (M1983p).- C6 Bifurcation points and the “n squared” approximation and conjecture (M1985g), illustrated by M.L Frame and K Mitchell.- C7 The “normalized radical” of the M-set (M1985g).- C8 The boundary of the M-set is of dimension 2 (M1985g).- C9 Certain Julia sets include smooth components (M1985g).- C10 Domain-filling sequences of Julia sets, and intuitive rationale for the Siegel discs (M1985g).- C11 Continuous interpolation of the quadratic map and intrinsic tiling of the interiors of Julia sets (M1985n).- C12 Introduction to chaos in nonquadratic dynamics: rational functions devised from doubling formulas (2003).- C13 The map z ? ? (z + 1/z) and roughening of chaos from linear to planar (computer-assisted homage to K Hokusai) (M1984k).- C14 Two nonquadratic rational maps, devised from Weierstrass doubling formulas (1979–2003).- C15 Introduction to papers on Kleinian groups, their fractal limit sets, and IFS: history, recollections, and acknowledgments (2003).- C16 Self-inverse fractals, Apollonian nets, and soap (M 1982F).- C17 Symmetry by dilation or reduction, fractals, roughness (M2002w).- C18 Self-inverse fractals osculated by sigma-discs and limit sets of inversion (“Kleinian”) groups (M1983m).- C19 Introduction to measures that vanish exponentially almost everywhere: DLA and Minkowski (2003).- C20 Invariant multifractal measures in chaotic Hamiltonian systems and related structures(Gutzwiller & M 1988).- C21 The Minkowski measure and multifractal anomalies in invariant measures of parabolic dynamic systems (M1993s).- C22 Harmonic measure on DLA and extended self-similarity (M & Evertsz 1991).- C23 The inexhaustible function z squared plus c (1982–2003).- C24 The Fatou and Julia stories (2003).- C25 Mathematical analysis while in the wilderness (2003).- Cumulative Bibliography.
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From the reviews: "It is only twenty-three years since Benoit
Mandelbrot published his famous picture of what is now called the
Mandelbrot Set. The graphics were state of the art, though now they
may seem primitive. But how that picture has changed our views of
the mathematical and physical universe! Fractals, a term coined by
Mandelbrot, are now so ubiquitous in the scientific conscience that
it is difficult to remember the psychological shock of their
arrival. What we see in this book is a glimpse of how Mandelbrot
helped change our way of looking at the world. It is not just a
book about a particular class of problems, but contains a view on
how to approach the mathematical and physical universe. This view
is certain not to fade, but to be part of the working philosophy of
the next mathematical revolution, wherever it may take us. So read
the book, look at the beautiful pictures that continue to fascinate
and amaze, and enjoy! "
--From the foreword by Peter W Jones, Yale
University Praise for Mandelbrot, Benoit B, Fractals and Chaos
American Scientist "Manderlbrot brings together 25 papers from the
past 25 years. Many of them are related in one way or another to
the famous inkblot figure to which Mandelbrot’s name is now firmly
affixed. Of historical interest are some early images of this
fractal object, produced with a crude dot-matrix printer. A few
items in the collection have not been previously published, and all
are accompanied by feisty commentary." "This is the fourth volume
of Mandelbrot’s Selecta, comprising edited reprints of the author’s
papers. … One chapter has been written specifically to help the
non-expert appreciate the rest of the book. … accessible to a wide
readership. It provides a fascinating insight into the author’s
journey of seeing and discovering as the early pictures of the
Mandelbrot set started to reveal a whole new world. It gives
afeeling for his philosophy and approach of experimental
mathematics … ." (Kenneth Falconer, NATURE, Vol. 430, July1, 2004)
"The well-illustrated book combines hard-to-find early papers by
the author with additional chapters that describe the historical
background and context. Key topics are quadratic dynamics and its
Julia and Mandelbrot sets, nonquadratic dynamics, Kleinian limit
sets, and the Minkowski measure." (Zentralblatt für Didaktik der
Mathematik, Juli, 2004) "Mandelbrot’s book is a scientific,
philosophic and pictorial treatise at the same time and it is one
of the rare specimens of serious mathematics books that can be read
and re-read at many different levels. … The style is what one would
call ‘truly Mandelbrotian’, a mixture of hard science, often with a
personal touch … . a book that will be as important for the
scientific community … as it will be appealing to a general
informed audience." (René L. Schilling, The Mathematical Gazette,
March, 2005) "Benoit Mandelbrot has produced a comprehensive,
well-presented review of essential topics … . All chapters are
assembled in a way that the overall mix becomes a very well
integrated source of know-how … . The author made a serious and
effective effort to realize a book that contains more than history,
more than mathematics … . it is an excellent book also for
supporting courses at University, PhD and Post doc level. Moreover,
it is indispensable for scientists … ." (Biomedical Engineering
OnLine, May, 2005) "Chaotic and fractal work has become popular
among the mathematicians. … The introductions to reprinted
classical texts … . illustrate how a theory emerges, how answers
create new questions, and how progress is made. The reader will be
grateful not only for these historical explanatory remarks … .
Collectively they give a compelling account of how a new branch of
mathematics was created by the author. This delightful book makes
goodreading." (Helmut Kirchner, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol.
162, 2005) "Benoit Mandelbrot, an award winning, academic nomad …
is credited with changing the way scientists in many fields, look
at the world. … founded the influential fields of fractal and
multifractal geometry. … The book is well populated with black and
white graphical computer outputs of fractals and conceptual
illustrations. Never before published illustrations … are included.
… Recommended for all university science libraries." (James A.
Buczynski, E-Streams, Vol. 7 (10), 2004) "This book is a collection
of early papers by Benoit B. Mandelbrot, combined with additional
papers … . The reader surely will appreciate the number of pictures
and illustrations … . The book will be valued by both
mathematicians and physicists who are interested in the field. It
is written in a clear and straightforward way whilst pointing out
lots of applications. A non-mathematician will appreciate the
minimal number of formulas … . the mathematician’s eye will be
pleased by the exactness of the presentation." (EMS Newsletter,
December, 2005) "This book contains early papers by Benoit
Mandelbrot, as well as additional chapters … . the mathematical
papers are extremely interesting, and a collection … is really a
treat, but what I found even more fascinating (and more
entertaining to read, even for non-specialists) are the papers
dealing with background, historical notes, bibliographical notes,
commentaries etc. … this is a wonderful book for a large group of
readers … . Reading this book was a pleasure." (Mihaela Poplicher,
MathDL, January, 2005) "Benoit Mandelbrot was 80 last year; and it
is 25 years since he first saw the ubiquitious set that bears his
name. … This book is a selection of articles from the 1980s and
early 1990s, together with previously unpublished material from the
same period … . The informal mix of mathematics and commentary
inMandelbrot’s book provides a fascinating insight into his
motivation and method." (Shaun Bullett, Times Higher Education
Supplement, August, 2005) "A scientist becomes rarely the historian
of his own work, however here it is the case. … Mandelbrot comments
upon each of the selected articles … . The reader will be grateful
not only for these historical explanatory remarks, but also for
pieces adapted or written by Mandelbrot especially for this book.
Collectively they give a compelling account of how a new branch of
mathematics was created by the author. This delightful book makes
good reading." (Helmut Kirchner, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol.
162, 2005)
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