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Signals And Boundaries: Building Blocks For Complex Adaptive Systems (Mit Press)
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An Overarching Framework For Comparing And Steering Complex Adaptive Systems Is Developed Through Understanding The Mechanisms That Generate Their Intricate Signal/Boundary Hierarchies.Complex Adaptive Systems (Cas), Including Ecosystems, Governments, Biological Cells, And Markets, Are Characterized By Intricate Hierarchical Arrangements Of Boundaries And Signals. In Ecosystems, For Example, Niches Act As Semipermeable Boundaries, And Smells And Visual Patterns Serve As Signals; Governments Have Departmental Hierarchies With Memoranda Acting As Signals; And So It Is With Other Cas. Despite A Wealth Of Data And Descriptions Concerning Different Cas, There Remain Many Unanswered Questions About Steering These Systems. In Signals And Boundaries, John Holland Argues That Understanding The Origin Of The Intricate Signal/Border Hierarchies Of These Systems Is The Key To Answering Such Questions. He Develops An Overarching Framework For Comparing And Steering Cas Through The Mechanisms That Generate Their Signal/Boundary Hierarchies.Holland Lays Out A Path For Developing The Framework That Emphasizes Agents, Niches, Theory, And Mathematical Models. He Discusses, Among Other Topics, Theory Construction; Signalprocessing Agents; Networks As Representations Of Signal/Boundary Interaction; Adaptation; Recombination And Reproduction; The Use Of Tagged Urn Models (Adapted From Elementary Probability Theory) To Represent Boundary Hierarchies; Finitely Generated Systems As A Way To Tie The Models Examined Into A Single Framework; The Framework Itself, Illustrated By A Simple Finitely Generated Version Of The Development Of A Multicelled Organism; And Markov Processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Signals and Boundaries' by John Holland? A: The book focuses on developing an overarching framework for comparing and steering complex adaptive systems by understanding the mechanisms that generate their signal and boundary hierarchies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Signals and Boundaries'? A: The author of 'Signals and Boundaries' is John H. Holland, a notable figure in the study of complex adaptive systems.
- Q: What are complex adaptive systems (CAS) as discussed in the book? A: Complex adaptive systems are systems such as ecosystems, governments, biological cells, and markets that are characterized by intricate hierarchical arrangements of boundaries and signals.
- Q: How does the book approach the concept of steering complex adaptive systems? A: The book argues that understanding the origins of signal and boundary hierarchies is crucial to steering complex adaptive systems effectively.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Signals and Boundaries'? A: The book covers various topics including theory construction, signal-processing agents, networks as representations of signal interactions, adaptation, and mathematical models.
- Q: What is the significance of the frameworks discussed in the book? A: The frameworks discussed are significant for comparing different complex adaptive systems and understanding their behaviors through mathematical modeling.
- Q: Is 'Signals and Boundaries' suitable for beginners in complex adaptive systems? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it may be more suited for readers with some prior knowledge of complex systems and mathematical modeling.
- Q: What edition of 'Signals and Boundaries' is available? A: The available edition is the illustrated edition, published on January 10, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Signals and Boundaries' contain? A: The book contains 316 pages.