Complexity
a very short introduction
$27.48
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
4 August 2014
Summary
Unraveling Complexity: A Very Short Introduction
The significance of complexity in our modern world is perfectly summarized by Hawking’s observation: “Complexity is the science of the 21st century.” From the mesmerizing dance of flocks of birds to the intricate workings of the Internet, from ensuring environmental sustainability to effectively regulating markets, the study and comprehension of complex non-linear systems has gained immense influence over the past three decades.
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199662548 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0199662541 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | John H. Holland |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 4 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 109g |
| Dimensions: | 173mm x 114mm x 9mm |
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About The Author
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).
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