Complexity : a very short introduction / John H. Holland.
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TextSeries: Very short introductions ; 392.Publisher: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2014Edition: 1st EditionDescription: 95 pages : illustrations ; 18 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780199662548 (paperback); 0199662541 (paperback)Subject(s): Complexity (Philosophy) | Complexity (Philosophy) | Komplexes System | Philosophie | KomplexitätDDC classification: 501.0 Summary: "In this Very Short Introduction, John H. Holland, one of the leading figures in the field, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the diverse and interdependent ecosystems of rainforests, he uses simple examples to illustrate the approach and insights provided by complexity theory."-- Inside front cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-92) and index.
"In this Very Short Introduction, John H. Holland, one of the leading figures in the field, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the diverse and interdependent ecosystems of rainforests, he uses simple examples to illustrate the approach and insights provided by complexity theory."-- Inside front cover.
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