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Complexity: A Very Short Introduction
John H. Holland
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Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, John Holland presents an introduction to the science of complexity. Using examples from biology and economics, he shows how complexity science models the behaviour of complex systems. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 112 pages, 15 black and white line drawings. BIC Classification: PBWR; PH; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 123 x 176 x 6. Weight in Grams: 100.
The importance of complexity is well-captured by Hawking's comment: Complexity is the science of the 21st century . From the movement of flocks of birds to the Internet, environmental sustainability, and market regulation, the study and understanding of complex non-linear systems has become highly influential over the last 30 years. In this Very Short Introduction, one of the leading figures in the field, John Holland, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the ... Read more
The importance of complexity is well-captured by Hawking's comment: Complexity is the science of the 21st century . From the movement of flocks of birds to the Internet, environmental sustainability, and market regulation, the study and understanding of complex non-linear systems has become highly influential over the last 30 years. In this Very Short Introduction, one of the leading figures in the field, John Holland, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199662548
SKU
V9780199662548
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99-9
About John H. Holland
John H. Holland is a leading figure in the field of complexity science who pioneered genetic algorithms. He is Professor of Psychology and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Michigan, and a member of the Board of Trustees and Science Board of the Santa Fe Institute. He is also the author of Emergence (OUP, 1999). ... Read more
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