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Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems

Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems

Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems
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Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems Hardback - 2010 - 1st Edition

by Northrop, Robert B

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  • Title Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems
  • Author Northrop, Robert B
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 552
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher CRC Press
  • Publication date 2010-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 1439839018.G
  • ISBN 9781439839010 / 1439839018
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Chaotic behavior in systems, Models, Theoretical
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010026038
  • Dewey Decimal Code 570.11
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

The boundaries between simple and complicated, and complicated and complex system designations are fuzzy and debatable, even using quantitative measures of complexity. However, if you are a biomedical engineer, a biologist, physiologist, economist, politician, stock market speculator, or politician, you have encountered complex systems. Furthermore, your success depends on your ability to successfully interact with and manage a variety of complex systems. In order not to be blindsided by unexpected results, we need a systematic, comprehensive way of analyzing, modeling, and simulating complex systems to predict non-anticipated outcomes.

In its engaging first chapters, the book introduces complex systems, Campbell's Law, and the Law of Unintended Consequences, and mathematics necessary for conversations in complex systems. Subsequent chapters illustrate concepts via commonly studied biological mechanisms. The final chapters focus on higher-level complexity problems, and introduce complexity in economic systems.

Designed as a reference for biologists and biological engineers, Introduction to Complexity and Complex Systems lends itself to use in a classroom course to introduce advanced students studying biomedical engineering, biophysics, or physiology to complex systems. Engaging and illustrative, this book aids scientists and decision makers in managing biological complexity and complex systems.

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  • Reference and Research Bk News, 04/01/2011, Page 266

About the author

Robert B. Northrop is Professor Emeritus and the former Program Director of the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program at the University of Connecticut.

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