Krakauer, David C

Foundational Papers in Complexity Science: Volume IV

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ISBN 13:: 9781947864559
author:: Krakauer, David C
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Santa Fe Institute of Science
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 840
Dimensions:: 25.4 x 20.3 x 4.5 centimetres (1
Genre:: Science, History, Science,
Condition:: New
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Foundational Papers in Complexity Science Volume IV presents a comprehensive collection of 89 seminal works that have shaped the field of complexity science. Curated by David C. Krakauer, this four-volume set maps the development of complex-systems science from its early beginnings to the present day.

Each paper is introduced and placed into its historical context, with enduring insights discussed by leading contemporary complexity scientists. This collection represents a collaborative effort within the SFI community, showcasing how complexity science has evolved over time and continues to challenge our understanding of prediction, control, and uncertainty.

Volume IV builds on the previous volumes, which have explored the early years of complexity science (1922-1962), the utopian-dystopian era (1962-1973), and the maturing of complexity science in the age of democratized computing. This final volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field's development and its ongoing relevance to our understanding of complex systems.

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