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A Paradigm for Complexity
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By
Ali Cambel, George Washington University
Description
This book differs from others on Chaos Theory in that it focuses on its applications for understanding complex phenomena. The emphasis
is on the interpretation of the equations rather than on the details of the mathematical derivations. The presentation is interdisciplinary
in its approach to real-life problems: it integrates nonlinear dynamics, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, information theory, and fractal
geometry. An effort has been made to present the material ina reader-friendly manner, and examples are chosen from real life situations.
Recent findings on the diagnostics and control of chaos are presented, and suggestions are made for setting up a simple laboratory. Included
is a list of topics for further discussion that may serve not only for personal practice or homework, but also as themes for theses,
dissertations, and research proposals.
Audience
Research mathematicians, physicists, engineers, selected biologists, and computer scientists.
Contents
Living with Complexity. Meta-Quantification of Complexity. The Anatomy of Systems and Structures. Attractors. Rapid Growth. The Logistic
Curve. The Discrete Logistic Equation. The Different Personalities of Entropy. Dimensionsand Scaling. Gallery of Monsters. The Diagnostics
and Control of Chaos. Discussion Topics. Chapter Notes and References. Index of Names. Subject Index.
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 246 pages, publication date: NOV-1992
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-155940-3
ISBN-10: 0-12-155940-8
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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