Items related to Bigger Than Chaos – Understanding Complexity...
Synopsis
Many complex systems - from immensely complicated ecosystems to minute assemblages of molecules - surprise us with their simple behaviour. Consider, for instance, the snowflake, in which a great number of water molecules arrange themselves in patterns with six-way symmetry. How is it that molecules moving seemingly at random become organized according to the simple, six-fold rule? How do the comings, goings, meetings and eatings of individual animals add up to the simple dynamics of ecosystem populations? More generally, how does complex and seemingly capricious micro-behaviour generate stable, predictable macro-behaviour? In this book, Michael Strevens aims to explain how simplicity can coexist with, indeed be caused by, the tangled interconnections between a complex system's many parts. At the centre of Strevens's explanation is the notion of probability and, more particularly, probabilistic independence. By examining the foundations of statistical reasoning about complex systems such as gases, ecosystems and certain social systems, Strevens provides an understanding of how simplicity emerges from complexity. Along the way, he draws lessons concerning the low-level explanation of high-level phenomena and the basis for introducing probabilistic concepts into physical theory.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
MICHAEL STREVENS is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Stanford.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Bigger Than Chaos – Understanding Complexity...
Seller Image
Bigger than Chaos: Understanding Complexity through Probability
Published by
Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA, 2003
ISBN 10: 0674010426
ISBN 13: 9780674010420
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Lily of the Valley Books, Waynesboro, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket are gently used with only minor wear. Tightly bound copy with some marginalia and underlining. Inv. # 12236. Seller Inventory # 012236
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bigger Than Chaos: Understanding Complexity Through Probability.
Published by
Cambridge & London: Harvard University Press, 2003., 2003
ISBN 10: 0674010426
ISBN 13: 9780674010420
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Ted Kottler, Bookseller, Redondo Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. Original cloth. Near Fine, in near fine dust jacket. 'Many complex systemsfrom immensely complicated ecosystems to minute assemblages of moleculessurprise us with their simple behavior. Consider, for instance, the snowflake, in which a great number of water molecules arrange themselves in patterns with six-way symmetry. How is it that molecules moving seemingly at random become organized according to the simple, six-fold rule? How do the comings, goings, meetings, and eatings of individual animals add up to the simple dynamics of ecosystem populations? More generally, how does complex and seemingly capricious microbehavior generate stable, predictable macrobehavior? In this book, Michael Strevens aims to explain how simplicity can coexist with, indeed be caused by, the tangled interconnections between a complex system's many parts. At the center of Strevens's explanation is the notion of probability and, more particularly, probabilistic independence. By examining the foundations of statistical reasoning about complex systems such as gases, ecosystems, and certain social systems, Strevens provides an understanding of how simplicity emerges from complexity. Along the way, he draws lessons concerning the low-level explanation of high-level phenomena and the basis for introducing probabilistic concepts into physical theory' (Harvard University Press Web site). Seller Inventory # 24416
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bigger than Chaos: Understanding Complexity through Probability
Published by
Harvard University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0674010426
ISBN 13: 9780674010420
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_434290764
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Bigger than Chaos: Understanding Complexity through Probability
Published by
Harvard University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0674010426
ISBN 13: 9780674010420
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_376029694
Quantity: 1 available