Complexity, Language, and Life: Mathematical Approaches by John L. Casti, Anders Karlqvist
English | PDF | 1986 | 295 Pages | ISBN : 3642709559 | 49.9 MB
In May 1984 the Swedish Council for Scientific Research convened a small group of investigators at the scientific research station at Abisko, Sweden, for the purpose of examining various conceptual and mathematical views of the evolution of complex systems. The stated theme of the meeting was deliberately kept vague, with only the purpose of discussing alternative mathematically based approaches to the modeling of evolving processes being given as a guideline to the participants. In order to limit the scope to some degree, it was decided to emphasize living rather than nonliving processes and to invite participants from a range of disciplinary specialities spanning the spectrum from pure and applied mathematics to geography and analytic philosophy.

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Thinking in Complexity: The Complex Dynamics of Matter, Mind, and Mankind by Klaus Mainzer
English | PDF | 1994 | 329 Pages | ISBN : 0387575979 | 7.9 MB
Complexity and nonlinearity are prominent features in the evolution of matter, life, and human society. Even our mind seems to be governed by the nonlinear dynamics of the complex networks in our brain. This book considers complex systems in the physical and biological sciences, cognitive and computer sciences, social and economic sciences, and philosophy and history of science. An in terdisciplinary methodology is introduced to explain the emergence of order in nature and mind and in the econ omy and society by common principles.

The Complexity of Workplace Humour: Laughter, Jokers and the Dark Side of Humour by Barbara Plester
English | PDF | 2016 | 179 Pages | ISBN : 3319246674 | 2.2 MB
This book discusses boundaries for organizational humour as well as the jokers and jesters that enliven modern workplaces. It has long been accepted that humour and tragedy can occupy the same space and that is eloquently demonstrated in this book. Using ethnographic research techniques, a selection of stories, ruminations, cartoons, and narratives of events is combined with theoretical conceptions of humour and fun to create a comprehensive analysis of the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in organizational humour.

The Complexity Turn: Cultural, Management, and Marketing Applications by Arch G. Woodside
English | PDF | 274 Pages | ISBN : 3319470264 | 6.9 MB
This book takes the reader beyond net effects and main and interaction effects thinking and methods. Complexity theory includes the tenet that recipes are more important than ingredients-any one antecedent (X) condition is insufficient for a consistent outcome (Y) (e.g., success or failure) even though the presence of certain antecedents may be necessary. A second tenet: modeling contrarian cases is useful because a high or low score for any given antecedent condition (X) associates with a high Y, low Y, and is irrelevant for high/low Y in some recipes in the same data set. Third tenet: equifinality happens-several recipes indicate high/low outcomes.

Dealing with Complexity: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science by Robert L. Flood, Ewart R. Carson
English | PDF | 1988 | 293 Pages | ISBN : 146847801X | 4 MB
With technological advance, the difficulties faced by decision makers and researchers become even more complex and hence more difficult to understand and manage. Traditional approaches have their limitations, particularly when dealing with issues that span many fields of endeavor. Fortunately there has emerged, particularly over the past four decades, the discipline of systems science, which provides a framework for dealing with such complexity.

Complexity Metrics in Engineering Design: Managing the Structure of Design Processes by Matthias Kreimeyer, Udo Lindemann
English | PDF | 2011 | 416 Pages | ISBN : 3642209629 | 15.2 MB
This book presents the results of several years' research work on how to characterize complexity in engineering design with a specific regard to dependency modeling. The 52 complexity metrics that are presented show different facets of how complexity takes shape in design processes. The metrics are supported by a modeling method and a measurement framework to employ the metrics in a goal-oriented manner. The detailed description of all involved metrics and models makes it possible to apply the analysis approach to common process modeling methodologies. Three case studies from automotive process management illustrate the application to facilitate the transfer to other cases in an industrial context. The comprehensive appendix supplies additional details and checklists for structural analysis to generate a complete overview of current means of structural analysis.

Bergson, Complexity and Creative Emergence by David Kreps
English | PDF | 2015 | 247 Pages | ISBN : 1137412194 | 1.8 MB
This is a book about evolution from a post-Darwinian perspective. It recounts the core ideas of French philosopher Henri Bergson and his rediscovery and legacy in the poststructuralist critical philosophies of the 1960s, and explores the confluences of these ideas with those of complexity theory in environmental biology.

Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences: The State of the Art
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1032100850 | 258 Pages | PDF (True) | 2 MB
This expanded and updated edition of Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences: The State of the Art revisits the use of complexity theory across the social sciences and demonstrates how complexity informs approaches to various contemporary issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, widening social inequality, and impending social and ecological catastrophe wrought by global warming.

Roger Lewin, "Complexity: Life at the Edge of Chaos, 2nd Edition"
English | 2000 | ISBN: 0226476553 | 242 pages | PDF | 16.8 MB
"Put together one of the world's best science writers with one of the universe's most fascinating subjects and you are bound to produce a wonderful book. . . . The subject of complexity is vital and controversial. This book is important and beautifully done."-Stephen Jay Gould