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Exploring Complexity: An Introduction
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 501
EAN: 9780716718598
ISBN: 0716718596
Label: W.H. Freeman & Company
Manufacturer: W.H. Freeman & Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 328
Publication Date: 1989-10
Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
Studio: W.H. Freeman & Company
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Editorial Review:
Unexpected discoveries in nonequilibrium physics and nonlinear dynamics are changing our understanding of complex phenomena. Recent research has revealed fundamental new properties of matter in far-from-equilibrium conditions, and the prevalence of instability-where small changes in initial conditions may lead to amplified effects.
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Rating: - Intuitive view about the emergence of complexity
It explains, mainly through examples in chemistry and physics, what are the required components for "complex behaviors" to occur within dynamical systems. It does not insist on the technicalities proper to the examples but rather tries to gather what one can learn from specific situations concerning the necessary components for complexity to arise.
Focus is on intuition and global understanding, not on mathematical aspects. However, some knowledge in math would certainly help...a ... Read More
Rating: - Want to learn about complexity? Start at the source!
Since non-equilibrium science and complexity theory where actually shaped and influenced by the Brussels school, anybody interested in a concise -yet readable- introduction would do well to start with this book. Written by Nicolis and Prigogine, it will enlighten and entertain you. Some knowledge of math helps when reading this book, but the level is intermediate, thereby making it suitable for a rather large group of interested readers. I found myself reading the book in stages, taking the time ... Read More
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