Complex systems
Terry R. J. Bossomaier
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Complex systems
Published
2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
413
ISBN-10
0521462452
Description
"This book explores the field of complexity. It features in-depth coverage of important theoretical ideas, including fractals, chaos, non-linear dynamics, artificial life and self-organisation. 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 characterise 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."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Complex systems?
This edition of Complex systems has approximately 413 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Complex systems?
For most readers, Complex systems typically takes between 8h 36m and 5h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Complex systems?
The estimated word count for Complex systems is approximately 103,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Complex systems?
Complex systems was written by Terry R. J. Bossomaier.
When was Complex systems published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.