The Fractal Explorer

The Fractal Explorer presents a comprehensive scope of the story behind fractals. Garcia chronicles the development of the theory's components into a full blown and respected science, and explains in straightforward language the key concepts behind fractals. Self-similarity, fractal dimension, and the construction, and practical uses of these intricate shapes are discussed using illustrations, games, and analogies, rather than equations. The result is a fascinating book that is accessible even to those with only a nodding acquaintance with the word geometry. This book is an introductory guide to nature's geometry. With enthusiasm and a fresh approach, Garcia demonstrates that fractals are the bridge between mathematics and nature that anyone can walk on. This bridge leads to a stunning new perspective of the world we live in, and with the help of this generously illustrated guide, random designs in nature suddenly exhibit an underlying order. Once this fractal structure is revealed to a new explorer, the fascination grabs hold and the novelty never wears off. -- from back cover.