Bruce J. West

This exceptional book is concerned with the application of fractals and chaos, as well as other concepts from nonlinear dynamics to biomedical phenomena. Herein we seek to communicate the excitement being experienced by scientists upon making application of these concepts within the life sciences. Mathematical concepts are introduced using...

This book discusses the application of the concepts of fractals and chaos to biomedical phenomena. In particular, it argues against the outdated notion of homeostasis; using biomedical data sets and modern mathematical concepts, the author attempts to convince the reader that life is at least a homeodynamic process with multiple states —...

The Jurisprudence of Ronald DworkinExploring Law's Empire is a collection of essays by leading legal theorists who examine Ronald Dworkin's work in the theory of law and constitutionalism. The volume concludes with a lengthy response to the essays by Dworkin himself. For the student of Dworkin's work, this book represents an...