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Thinking in Complexity
The Computational Dynamics of Matter, Mind, and Mankind5th rev. and enlarged ed. 2007
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64,19 € |
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| Verlag: | Springer |
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| Veröffentl.: | 07.09.2007 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9783540722281 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 482 |
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Beschreibungen
<P>This new edition also treats smart materials and artificial life. A new chapter on information and computational dynamics takes up many recent discussions in the community.</P>
<P>The theory of nonlinear, complex systems has become by now a proven problem-solving approach in the natural sciences. And it is now also recognized that many if not most of our social, ecological, economical and political problems are essentially of a global, complex and nonlinear nature. And it is now further accepted than any holistic perspective of the human mind and brain can hardly be achieved by any other approach. In this wide-ranging, scholarly but very concise treatment, physicist, computer scientist and philosopher Klaus Mainzer discusses, in essentially nontechnical language, the common framework behind these ideas and challenges. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and we are lead to see clearly how the new integrative approach can give insights not available from traditional reductionistic methods. The fifth edition enlarges and revises almost all sections and supplements an entirely new chapter on the complexity of economic systems.</P>
<P>From the reviews of the fourth edition: </P>
<P>"This book is ambitious, incredibly erudite with 22 pages of references, and is indisputably clearly and beautifully written and illustrated. It is perfectly suited to a first course on the science of complexity. Even beginners and young graduate students will have something to learn from this book." (Andre Hautot, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005) </P>
<P>"All-in-all, this highly recommended book is a wonderful resource for intuitive basic ideas in the need of rigorous formulation." (Albert A. Mullin, Zentralblatt MATH, vol. 1046, 2004)</P>
<P>"Readers of this book will enjoy Mainzer's exposition, which is based on a tight coupling between classical and historical concepts from Plato and Aristotle to modern, mathematical and physical developments . Every chapter begins with a section designed to orient the reader to the perspective of philosophical developments through the ages pertinent to the topic at hand. The author takes pains to point out essential differences between classical science and the science of complexity. <STRONG>Thinking in Complexity</STRONG> is an outstandingly readable book." (Anutosh Moitra, The Industrial Physicist, August/September, 2004)</P>
<P>From the reviews of the fourth edition: </P>
<P>"This book is ambitious, incredibly erudite with 22 pages of references, and is indisputably clearly and beautifully written and illustrated. It is perfectly suited to a first course on the science of complexity. Even beginners and young graduate students will have something to learn from this book." (Andre Hautot, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005) </P>
<P>"All-in-all, this highly recommended book is a wonderful resource for intuitive basic ideas in the need of rigorous formulation." (Albert A. Mullin, Zentralblatt MATH, vol. 1046, 2004)</P>
<P>"Readers of this book will enjoy Mainzer's exposition, which is based on a tight coupling between classical and historical concepts from Plato and Aristotle to modern, mathematical and physical developments . Every chapter begins with a section designed to orient the reader to the perspective of philosophical developments through the ages pertinent to the topic at hand. The author takes pains to point out essential differences between classical science and the science of complexity. <STRONG>Thinking in Complexity</STRONG> is an outstandingly readable book." (Anutosh Moitra, The Industrial Physicist, August/September, 2004)</P>
Introduction: From Linear to Nonlinear Thinking.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Matter.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Life.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Mind–Brain.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Computability.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Artificial Life and Intelligence.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Economies.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Human Culture and Society.- Epilogue on Future, Science, and Ethics.
<P>The theory of nonlinear, complex systems has become by now a proven problem-solving approach in the natural sciences. It is also recognized that many, if not most, of our social, ecological, economical and political problems are essentially of a global, complex and nonlinear nature. And it is now further accepted than any holistic perspective of the human mind and brain can hardly be achieved by any other approach. In this wide-ranging, scholarly but very concise treatment, Klaus Mainzer (physicist, computer scientist and philosopher) discusses, in essentially nontechnical language, the common framework behind these ideas and challenges. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems, and we are lead to see clearly how the new integrative approach can give insights not available from traditional reductionistic methods. The fifth edition enlarges and revises almost all sections and include an entirely new chapter on the complexity of economic systems.</P>
<P>From the reviews of the fourth edition:</P>
<P>"… this highly recommended book is a wonderful resource for intuitive basic ideas in the need of rigorous formulation." (Albert A. Mullin, Zentralblatt MATH)</P>
<P>"This book is ambitious, incredibly erudite with 22 pages of references, and is indisputably clearly and beautifully written and illustrated. It is perfectly suited to a first course on the science of complexity. Even beginners and young graduate students will have something to learn from this book." (André Hautot, Physicalia)</P>
<P>"Readers of this book will enjoy Mainzer’s exposition, which is based on a tight coupling between classical and historical concepts from Plato and Aristotle to modern, mathematical and physical developments … . takes pains to point out essential differences between classical science and the science of complexity. … Thinking in Complexity is an outstandingly readable book." (Anutosh Moitra, The Industrial Physicist) </P>
<P>From the reviews of the fourth edition:</P>
<P>"… this highly recommended book is a wonderful resource for intuitive basic ideas in the need of rigorous formulation." (Albert A. Mullin, Zentralblatt MATH)</P>
<P>"This book is ambitious, incredibly erudite with 22 pages of references, and is indisputably clearly and beautifully written and illustrated. It is perfectly suited to a first course on the science of complexity. Even beginners and young graduate students will have something to learn from this book." (André Hautot, Physicalia)</P>
<P>"Readers of this book will enjoy Mainzer’s exposition, which is based on a tight coupling between classical and historical concepts from Plato and Aristotle to modern, mathematical and physical developments … . takes pains to point out essential differences between classical science and the science of complexity. … Thinking in Complexity is an outstandingly readable book." (Anutosh Moitra, The Industrial Physicist) </P>
<p>In this broad and unique canvas on complexity and complexity science at an advanced but essentially nontechnical level, renowned scientist and philosopher Klaus Mainzer combines skillfully elements from the history and philosophy of sciences with modern problem solving approaches to the ever growing list of systems in the widest sense, where the more traditional reductionist and deterministic approaches fail</p><p>Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras</p>
<P>This wide-ranging book provides a broad and unique canvas on complexity and complexity science at an advanced but non-technical level. The book skillfully combines elements from the history and philosophy of sciences with modern problem solving approaches to the ever growing list of systems in the widest sense. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and we are led to clearly see how the new integrative approach can give insights not available from traditional reductionistic methods. The fifth edition enlarges and revises almost all sections and supplements an entirely new chapter on the complexity of economic systems.</P>
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