The Book Prize Index

Chaos: Making a New Science

James Gleick

James Gleick explains the theories behind the fascinating new science called chaos. Alongside relativity and quantum mechanics, it is being hailed as the twentieth century's third revolution. 8 pages of photos.

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Award History

0 wins · 2 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionMajor1988FinalistSecondary source
National Book Award for NonfictionMajor1987FinalistSecondary source
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