Complexity : The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos

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Order and chaos converge in complex systems.

Complexity is a great read for those fascinated by the patterns and structures that arise from seemingly random events. The book explores how complex systems, from the stock market to ecosystems, emerge and evolve. Waldrop takes readers behind the scenes at The Santa Fe Institute, where Nobel Laureates are unlocking the secrets of complexity. The book's most unique feature is its ability to tie together disparate fields of study, offering a fresh perspective on the world around us.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Complexity : The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos

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ISBN: 9780671872342
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1992-01-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Economics, Science, Business
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Why did the stock market crash more than 500 points on a single Monday in 1987? Why do ancient species often remain stable in the fossil record for millions of years and then suddenly disappear? In a world where nice guys often finish last, why do humans value trust and cooperation? At first glance these questions don't appear to have anything in common, but in fact every one of these statements refers to a complex system. The science of complexity studies how single elements, such as a species or a stock, spontaneously organize into complicated structures like ecosystems and economies; stars become galaxies, and snowflakes avalanches almost as if these systems were obeying a hidden yearning for order.Drawing from diverse fields, scientific luminaries such as Nobel Laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Kenneth Arrow are studying complexity at a think tank called The Santa Fe Institute. The revolutionary new discoveries researchers have made there could change the face of every science from biology to cosmology to economics. M. Mitchell Waldrop's groundbreaking bestseller takes readers into the hearts and minds of these scientists to tell the story behind this scientific revolution as it unfolds.
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Order and chaos converge in complex systems.

Complexity is a great read for those fascinated by the patterns and structures that arise from seemingly random events. The book explores how complex systems, from the stock market to ecosystems, emerge and evolve. Waldrop takes readers behind the scenes at The Santa Fe Institute, where Nobel Laureates are unlocking the secrets of complexity. The book's most unique feature is its ability to tie together disparate fields of study, offering a fresh perspective on the world around us.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.