Mitchell, Melanie
Complexity: A Guided Tour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195124415
- author:
- Mitchell, Melanie
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 162 mm X 241 mm
- Genre:
- History of science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Complexity: A Guided Tour by Melanie Mitchell This comprehensive guide to complex systems science explores the intricate patterns and behaviors that emerge from simple interactions. From the social behavior of insects to the self-organized structure of the World Wide Web, Melanie Mitchell delves into the history and current research in this rapidly evolving field. The book provides a detailed tour of the sciences of complexity, covering the underlying ideas, cutting-edge research, and potential applications to some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Richly illustrated and written in an approachable style, Complexity: A Guided Tour is an ideal introduction to this fascinating subject for anyone interested in understanding complex systems. With its broad scope and accessible tone, this book offers a unique perspective on the nature of complexity and its relevance to our world today.