Synopsis
A fascinating addition to the works of Stephen Hawking, James Gleick, and Richard Feynman explains the scientific principle of complexity, illustrating the ways individual units--from ants to neurons--organize themselves into intricate structures.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dr. Roger Highfield is the science editor of The Daily Telegraph in London.
From the Inside Flap
ng edge of the sciences, at the theoretical frontier where breakthroughs in a broad spectrum of fields intersect, a dynamic new concept is emerging: complexity.
In this groundbreaking new book, Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield, the scientist coauthors of the highly praised The Arrow of Time, explore how complexity in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and even the social sciences is transforming not only the way we think about the universe, but also the very assumptions that underlie conventional science.
Coveney and Highfield define complexity as a watchword for a new way of thinking about the behavior of interacting units, whether they are atoms, bits within a computer, ants in a colony, or the neurons firing in the human brain. Complexity reaches far beyond the concept of chaos and represents a profound shift away from the reductive principle that has guided science for centuries, fostering a new synthesis of concepts across many disciplines. Frontiers of Complexity traces the
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Frontiers of Complexity: The Search for Order in a...
Seller Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0449908321.G
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00103052156
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00103854483
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0449908321-7-1-13_29
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity : The Search for Order in a Chaotic World
Published by
Random House Publishing Group, 1995
ISBN 10: 0449908321
ISBN 13: 9780449908327
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6481227-6
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # 2BB-01-2892
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_457296786
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # D13L-00554
Stock Image
Frontiers of Complexity : The Search for Order in a Chaotic World
Published by
Fawcett Columbine, 1995
ISBN 10: 0449908321
ISBN 13: 9780449908327
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Charles Berry, Bookseller, Lakeport, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition and first printing, hardcover and dust jacket, in excellent, next-to-pristine condition (slightest handling). 462 pages. Unmarked. [1.9 lbs]. Book. Seller Inventory # 39325
Seller Image
Frontiers of Complexity
Seller: Shakespeare Book House, Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # EBBV.0449908321.N