Krakauer, David C
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science: Volume I
- ISBN 13:
- 9781947864528
- author:
- Krakauer, David C
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Santa Fe Institute of Science
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 810
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 20.3 x 4.3 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Science, History, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Foundational Papers in Complexity Science presents a comprehensive overview of the field, charting its development through 89 seminal works published between 1922 and 2000. Curated by David C. Krakauer, this four-volume set provides a unified resource for understanding complexity science.
Each paper is introduced and placed within its historical context, with insights discussed by leading contemporary complexity scientists. This collection represents the collective intelligence of the SFI community, showcasing how complexity science has shaped research and challenged traditional scientific divisions.
The volumes span significant periods in history, from the turbulent years of 1922 to 1962, through the utopian-dystopian era of 1962 to 1973, to the age of democratized computing. This collection offers a unique perspective on complexity science, its development, and its enduring impact.