Complexity: Life at the Edge of Chaos - Softcover

Lewin, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753812703 ISBN 13: 9780753812709

Publisher: Phoenix, 2001

Synopsis

Complexity theory is destined to be the dominant scientific trend of the last decade. But what is it? It is the unifying theory which states that at the root of all complex systems lie a few simple rules. This revolutionary technique can explain any kind of complex system - multinational corporations, or mass extinctions, or ecosystems such as rainforests, or human consciousness. All are built on the same few rules. In Roger Lewin's immensely readable study the leading Complexity theorists tell the story in their own words. None of the sciences can ever be the same again.

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About the Author:

Roger Lewin is a prize-winning author and wrote the acclaimed Complexity: Life at the Edge of Chaos; recipient of the inaugural Lewis Thomas Award for excellence in the communication of life sciences; and the 1992 Award for contribution to issues in conservation by the Society of Conservation Biology. Between 1990 and 1993, he was a visiting professor in biology at Wayne State University, and an associate of the Peabody Museum, Harvard University from 1993 to 1998. He speaks frequently around the world at conferences on complexity science and business.

About this edition

• Publisher: Phoenix
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0753812703
• ISBN 13: 9780753812709
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256