Unlike calculus, it deals
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