Cellular Automata: A Discrete View of the World

"An interesting read and worth browsing by somebody interested in getting a general background on CA.  The examples are many and varied, and the numerous citations--both to electronic and printed media--are very helpful." (Computing Reviews, Nov 2008)

"Schiff suppresses most mathematical details, rendering his book highly accessible, informative, and entertaining, but leaving open niches for a textbook treatment with exercises or an advanced monograph with proofs." (CHOICE Oct 2008)

"This book serves as a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in the physical, biological, and social sciences and may also be of interest to any reader with a scientific  or basic mathematical ground." (Mathematical Reviews 2008)