Complexity Science The Study of Emergence
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Ecosystems, the human brain, ant colonies, and economic networks are all complex systems displaying collective behaviour, or emergence, beyond the sum of their parts. Complexity science is the systematic investigation of these emergent phenomena, and stretches across disciplines, from physics and mathematics, to biological and social sciences. This introductory textbook provides detailed coverage of this rapidly growing field, accommodating readers from a variety of backgrounds, and with varying levels of mathematical skill. Part I presents the underlying principles of complexity…
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Key features
- New concepts and methodologies are introduced alongside examples from a range of complex systems, to demonstrate the relevance and cross-disciplinary nature of complexity science
- Two-part structure supports a range of teaching, including shorter, more conceptual courses, to extended courses offering full mathematical treatment of complexity science
- A broad range of homework problems and extended projects offer readers the chance to reinforce their understanding of key topics, and develop a critical approach to describing and modelling real complex systems
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108873710
- Subjects Algorithms, Complexity, and Theory of Computing,Computer Science,Physics and Astronomy,Statistical Physics and Network Science
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 26 January 2023
- ISBN: 9781108834766
- Dimensions (mm): 254 x 178 mm
- Weight: 1.12kg
- Page extent: 458 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 13 December 2022
- ISBN: 9781108873710
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