Unlike calculus, it deals with the appearance of discontinuities based on gradual changes.
Unlike calculus, it deals with the appearance of discontinuities based on gradual changes. Pioneered by French topologist René Thom, it can be applied to such real-world dynamic systems as the instability of commodities markets, [*] prison riots, and bridge collapses. For 10 points—name this dire-sounding theory.
Unlike calculus, it deals with the appearance of discontinuities based on gradual changes.
catastrophe theory