Melanie Mitchell
Complexity: A Guided Tour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199798100
- author:
- Melanie Mitchell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Exploring the intricate patterns and processes that underlie complex systems, Complexity: A Guided Tour offers a clear and accessible introduction to the science of complexity. Melanie Mitchell, a leading expert in the field, guides readers through the broad range of phenomena that can be understood through the lens of complex systems science.
From the intricate social behavior of insects to the emergence of consciousness in the human brain, Mitchell reveals the general principles and laws that govern the behavior of complex systems. Richly illustrated and drawing on the latest research, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas and concepts that are shaping our understanding of complex systems.
With its clear and companionable style, Complexity: A Guided Tour is an ideal introduction to the science of complexity for anyone interested in understanding the intricate patterns and processes that underlie the natural world.