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The study of complex systems in a unified framework has become recognized in recent years as a new scientific discipline, the ultimate in the interdisciplinary fields. Breaking down the barriers between physics, chemistry, and biology and the socalled soft sciences of psychology, sociology, economics and anthropology, this text explores the universal physical and mathematical principles that govern the emergence of complex systems from simple components.Dynamics of Complex Systems is the first text describing the modern unified study of complex systems. It is designed for upperundergraduate/beginning graduate level students, and covers a broad range of applications in a broad array of disciplines. A central goal of this text is to develop models and modeling techniques that are useful when applied to all complex systems. This is done by adopting both analytic tools, including statistical mechanics and stochastic dynamics, and computer simulation techniques, such as cellular automata and Monte Carlo. In four sets of paired, selfcontained chapters, Yaneer BarYam discusses complex systems in the context of neural networks, protein folding, living organisms, and finally, human civilization itself. He explores fundamental questions about the structure, dynamics, evolution, development and quantitative complexity that apply to all complex systems. In the first chapter, mathematical foundations such as iterative maps and chaos, probability theory and random walks, thermodynamics, information and computation theory, fractals and scaling, are reviewed to enable the text to be read by students and researchers with a variety of backgrounds.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dynamics Of Complex Systems'? A: The book focuses on the study of complex systems across various disciplines, exploring the universal principles that govern their emergence from simple components.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dynamics Of Complex Systems' is Yaneer Bar-Yam.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 1999.
- Q: What level of students is this book intended for? A: It is designed for upper-undergraduate and beginning graduate level students.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dynamics Of Complex Systems' have? A: The book contains 864 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include neural networks, protein folding, living organisms, and complex systems in human civilization.
- Q: Are there any specific modeling techniques discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses analytic tools like statistical mechanics and stochastic dynamics, as well as computer simulation techniques such as cellular automata and Monte Carlo methods.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone with a non-technical background? A: Yes, the book reviews mathematical foundations to make it accessible for readers with various backgrounds.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Dynamics Of Complex Systems'? A: This book is the first edition.