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The theory of nonlinear, complex systems has become by now a proven problemsolving approach in the natural sciences. And it is now also recognized that many if not most of our social, ecological, economical and political problems are essentially of a global, complex and nonlinear nature. And it is now further accepted than any holistic perspective of the human mind and brain can hardly be achieved by any other approach. In this wideranging, scholarly but very concise treatment, physicist, computer scientist and philosopher klaus mainzer discusses, in essentially nontechnical language, the common framework behind these ideas and challenges. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and we are lead to see clearly how the new integrative approach can give insights not available from traditional reductionistic methods. The fifth edition enlarges and revises almost all sections and supplements an entirely new chapter on the complexity of economic systems. From the reviews of the fourth 'this book is ambitious, incredibly erudite with 22 pages of references, and is indisputably clearly and beautifully written and illustrated. It is perfectly suited to a first course on the science of complexity. Even beginners and young graduate students will have something to learn from this book.' (andre hautot, physicalia, vol. 57 (3), 2005) 'allinall, this highly recommended book is a wonderful resource for intuitive basic ideas in the need of rigorous formulation.' (albert a. Mullin, zentralblatt math, vol. 1046, 2004) 'readers of this book will enjoy mainzer's exposition, which is based on a tight coupling between classical and historical concepts from plato and aristotle to modern, mathematical and physical developments . Every chapter begins with a section designed to orient the reader to the perspective of philosophical developments through the ages pertinent to the topic at hand.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Thinking in Complexity'? A: 'Thinking in Complexity' explores the theory of nonlinear, complex systems and how this approach can be applied to various fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, and economics.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Thinking in Complexity' is Klaus Mainzer, who is a physicist, computer scientist, and philosopher.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the fourth revised and enlarged edition, published on September 9, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners and young graduate students, as it is written in a nontechnical language that makes complex concepts accessible.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems, the challenges of complexity in problem-solving, and a holistic perspective on the human mind.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Thinking in Complexity' have? A: The book does not specify the number of pages; however, it is a concise scholarly treatment.
- Q: What are some reviews of the book? A: Reviews describe the book as ambitious, erudite, and beautifully written, highlighting its suitability for introducing the science of complexity.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What insights does the book offer regarding economic systems? A: The fifth edition includes a new chapter focusing on the complexity of economic systems, providing insights that traditional reductionistic methods may overlook.