The Geometry of Waiting

ISBN-13: 9783565076352 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str.

Jonathan Hayes

Opis

Everywhere people wait-at airports, cafés, hospitals, or theme parks-the same invisible laws of motion are at work. The Geometry of Waiting explores the elegant, mathematical, and psychological systems that keep queues (mostly) fair, efficient, and riot-free.This isn't just a book about patience; it's about precision. Combining physics, design, and human psychology, The Geometry of Waiting reveals how the simplest social structure-the line-balances chaos and order, competition and cooperation. Through lively examples from everyday life, the book shows how tiny changes in structure and expectation can transform frustration into flow.

A bright, surprising look at the hidden science of waiting-how physics, fairness, and design keep queues flowing and tempers cool.