What Is a Complex System?

A clear, concise introduction to the quickly growing field of complexity science that explains its conceptual and mathematical foundations

About the author

James Ladyman is professor of philosophy at the University of Bristol and works mainly in the philosophy of science. Karoline Wiesner is associate professor of mathematics at the University of Bristol and uses information theory to understand complex systems.

Summary

A clear, concise introduction to the quickly growing field of complexity science that explains its conceptual and mathematical foundations

Product details

• Authors: J. Ladyman, J. Wiesner Ladyman, James Ladyman, James Wiesner Ladyman, K. Wiesner, Karoline Wiesner
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780300251104
• ISBN: 978-0-300-25110-4
• No. of pages: 184
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Analysis; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, MATHEMATICS / Complex Analysis, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Complex analysis, complex variables, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies