Introduction to the Theory of Complex Systems
Introduction to the Theory of Complex Systems
by Stefan Thurner
English | 2018 | ISBN: 019882193X | 444 Pages | PDF | 16 MB
by Stefan Thurner
English | 2018 | ISBN: 019882193X | 444 Pages | PDF | 16 MB
This book is a comprehensive introduction to quantitative approaches to complex adaptive systems. Practically all areas of life on this planet are constantly confronted with complex systems, be it ecosystems, societies, traffic, financial markets, opinion formation and spreading, or the internet and social media. Complex systems are systems composed of many elements that interact strongly with each other, which makes them extremely rich dynamical systems showing a huge range of phenomena. Properties of complex systems that are of particular importance are their efficiency, robustness, resilience, and proneness to collapse.