The process of "self-organization" reveals itself in the inanimate worlds of crystals and seashells, but, as Len Fisher shows, it is also evident in living organisms, from fish to ants to human beings. Understanding the "swarm intelligence" inherent in groups can help us do everything from throw a better party to start a fad to make our interactions with others more powerful. humorous and enlightening, The Perfect Swarm demonstrates how complexity arises from nature's simple rules and how we can use their awesome power to untangle the frustrating complexities of life in our ever more chaotic world.

About the Author
Len Fisher, Ph.D., is author of Rock, Paper, Scissors Weighing the Soul and How to Dunk a Doughnut, which was named Best Popular Science Book of the Year by the American Institute of Physics. He lives in Wiltshire, England, and Blackheath, Australia.


Book Information
ISBN 9780465020249
Author Len Fisher
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Basic Books
Publisher Basic Books
Weight(grams) 288g
Dimensions(mm) 207mm * 142mm * 19mm