Simply Complexity by Neil Johnson

Simply Complexity by Neil Johnson

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Complexity is considered to be an important scientific development since general relativity. Using it, scientists can find order emerging from random interactions of all kinds, from something as simple as flipping coins through to challenging problems such as predicting shopping habits, and the growth of cancer tumours.

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Simply Complexity by Neil Johnson

Complexity is considered to be an important scientific development since general relativity. Using it, scientists can find order emerging from random interactions of all kinds, from something as simple as flipping coins through to challenging problems such as predicting shopping habits, and the growth of cancer tumours.
"Johnson's book fills a long-overdue need for an engaging semipopular book about complexity science, one that is also strong on the underlying scientific and theoretical concepts" "Highly recommended." * Choice *
"Neil Johnson has provided a readable account of the science of complexity" * Oxford Times *
Neil Johnson is the head of a new inter-disciplinary research group in Complexity at University of Miami in Florida. Previously he was Professor of Physics and co-director of research collaboration into Complexity at Oxford University.
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ISBN 13 9781851686308
ISBN 10 1851686304
Title Simply Complexity
Author Neil Johnson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 2009-10-01
Number of pages 256
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