Many of the scientists involved in the genesis of chaos theory were active in multiple disciplines, notably meteorology. It's a central theme in James Gleick's

Many of the scientists involved in the genesis of chaos theory were active in multiple disciplines, notably meteorology. It's a central theme in James Gleick's Chaos: Making a New Science[1]. It's a fascinating book, and would be a great read if you were tickled by the article. [1] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chaos-Making-Science-James-Gleick/dp/0749386061 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chaos-Making-Science-James-Gleick/dp...