Fractals in Biology and Medicine (Mathematics and Biosciences in Interaction)

The mid 90's were the heyday of fractals applied to everything, and Mandelbrot himself even attended the conference upon which this book was based. The new field of "quantum biology" is busily evaluating dynamic systems and "limit functions" that show not only how limits (like the old golden ratio overused example) make repeating patterns efficient in biosystems, but also the population, competition, growth etc. cycles of DST.Remember, however, that the alternative, in exponential growth functions as well as DST, are the "other" two stepchildren of dynamic systems (other than oscillators): strange attractors and chaos. Enter fractals. This wonderful volume (daresay now a classic) details the foundations upon which a LOT of research is being done today, even though for roses by another name (splines, differential equations, etc.) in all aspects of biology and medicine, from quantum chemistry up to medical devices.Highly recommended for "bio mathematicians" as well as math savvy fractal lovers -- get it soon while there are still decent prices. SAVINGS TIP: This volume does NOT have the complex exponential notation that often doesn't work on Kindle, so the Kindle option is a real plus, even at $40 (I'm surprised it's not less, but as a rarity/classic, the publisher can get away with it). Still better since it is so readable on Kindle, than the soon to be seen $500 plus print versions once the supply dries up! There are many other, even more current fractal books out there, but this is one of the few that covers the biomed field in more than "lay" terms. One famous four volume set is now over $200 a volume, and another is over $100 ON Kindle! Hot topic, high demand, low supply, you get the point!Library Picks reviews only for the benefit of Amazon shoppers and has nothing to do with Amazon, the authors, manufacturers or publishers of the items we review. We always buy the items we review for the sake of objectivity, and although we search for gems, are not shy about trashing an item if it's a waste of time or money for Amazon shoppers. If the reviewer identifies herself, her job or her field, it is only as a point of reference to help you gauge the background and any biases.