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Foundations Complex-system Theories: In Economics, Evolutionary Biology, and Statistical Physics - Softcover

Auyang, Sunny Y.

 
9780521778268: Foundations Complex-system Theories: In Economics, Evolutionary Biology, and Statistical Physics

Synopsis

Analyzes approaches to the study of complexity in the physical, biological, and social sciences.

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Review

'The book is comprehensive and interesting to read. ... this book will certainly be useful for anyone interested in understanding complex systems.' Physics World

'... extraordinarily thoughtful and interesting ... it's beautifully written - simple, crisp, clear, and perceptive ...'. John Ziman, Interdisciplinary Science Reviews

Book Description

Analyzes, for the first time, the key concepts and general methods used in studying complexity in statistical physics, evolutionary biology, and economics. It highlights the features common to each area, and describes how we understand and deal with complexity.

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