SIMPLEXITY Why Simple Things Become Complex (and How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)

Kluger describes the attempt to make complexity theory a theory of everything. He covers a broad range of phenomena and emphasizes, but does not focus exclusively, on the work of scientists affiliated with the Santa Fe Institute. Whatever their special interests, listeners will find something to interest them in this book. Both the writing and the narration are breezy and accessible—just right for a "pop" science topic. Narrator Holter Graham sounds enthusiastic about all the topics discussed, whether it's language-learning by infants or the relative complexities of baseball and football. Graham’s eagerness, plus his varied pacing, sweeps listeners along in this entertaining, informative work. R.E.K. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]