Complex Systems - Couverture souple

Bossomaier, Terry R. J.

 
9780521043717: Complex Systems
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521043719 ISBN 13 : 9780521043717
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book, first published in 2000, explores the exciting field of complexity. It features in-depth coverage of important theoretical areas, including fractals, chaos, non-linear dynamics, artificial life and self-organization. It also provides overviews of complexity in several applied areas, including parallel computation, control systems, neural systems and ecosystems. Some of the properties that best characterize complex systems, including algorithmic richness, non-linearity and abundant interactions between components are examined. In this way the book draws out themes, especially the ideas of connectivity and natural computation, that reveal deep, underlying similarities between phenomena that have formerly been treated as completely distinct. The idea of natural computation is particularly rich in fresh approaches applicable to both biology and computing. Analogies such as the DNA code as life's underlying program, or organisms as automata, are very compelling. Conversely, biologically inspired ideas such as cellular automata, genetic algorithms and neural networks are at the forefront of advanced computing.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book, first published in 2000, explores the exciting field of complexity. It features in-depth coverage of important theoretical areas, including fractals, chaos, non-linear dynamics, artificial life and self-organization. It also provides overviews of complexity in several applied areas, including parallel computation, control systems, neural systems and ecosystems. Some of the properties that best characterize complex systems, including algorithmic richness, non-linearity and abundant interactions between components are examined. In this way the book draws out themes, especially the ideas of connectivity and natural computation, that reveal deep, underlying similarities between phenomena that have formerly been treated as completely distinct. The idea of natural computation is particularly rich in fresh approaches applicable to both biology and computing. Analogies such as the DNA code as life's underlying program, or organisms as automata, are very compelling. Conversely, biologically inspired ideas such as cellular automata, genetic algorithms and neural networks are at the forefront of advanced computing.

Revue de presse

"Overall, the book is a useful collection of introductory summaries of each area of complexity theory." Mathematics Today

"[A] complete well-written overview of the current state of the science of complex systems, rich in biological inspired topics that is very worth reading." Ecoscience

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521043719
ISBN 13 
9780521043717
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
420
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
Avery
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Dardilly
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9780521462457: Complex Systems

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521462452 ISBN 13 :  9780521462457
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2000
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