This book explores the process of modeling complex systems in the widest sense of that term, drawing on examples from such diverse fields as ecology, epidemiology, sociology, seismology, as well as economics. It also provides the mathematical tools for studying the dynamics of these systems. Boccara takes a carefully inductive approach in defining what it means for a system to be "complex" (and at the same time addresses the equally elusive concept of emergent properties). This is the first text on the subject to draw ...
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This book explores the process of modeling complex systems in the widest sense of that term, drawing on examples from such diverse fields as ecology, epidemiology, sociology, seismology, as well as economics. It also provides the mathematical tools for studying the dynamics of these systems. Boccara takes a carefully inductive approach in defining what it means for a system to be "complex" (and at the same time addresses the equally elusive concept of emergent properties). This is the first text on the subject to draw comprehensive conclusions from such a wide range of analogous phenomena.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9781441965615.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. Please double check the textbook description: Express shipping takes 3-5 days with free tracking number! Brand New Paperback International edition textbook, 2nd edition. Different ISBN number and book cover design. The content is exactly same as original US edition. The book printed in Black/White, the book cover may contain the foreign words and the restriction sale disclaimer.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. This book is the international edition in mint condition with the different ISBN and book cover design, the major content is printed in full English as same as the original North American edition. All shipments contain tracking numbers. Great professional textbook selling experience and expedite shipping service.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. ***INTERNATIONAL EDITION*** Read carefully before purchase: This book is the international edition in mint condition with the different ISBN and book cover design, the major content is printed in full English as same as the original North American edition. The book printed in black and white, generally send in twenty-four hours after the order confirmed. All shipments contain tracking numbers. Great professional textbook selling experience and expedite shipping service.
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New in new dust jacket. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. Please double check the textbook description: Express shipping takes 3-5 days with free tracking number! Brand New Paperback International edition textbook, 2nd edition. Different ISBN number and book cover design. The content is exactly same as original US edition. The book printed in Black/White, the book cover may contain the foreign words and the restriction sale disclaimer.
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New in new dust jacket. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. This book is the international edition in mint condition with the different ISBN and book cover design, the major content is printed in full English as same as the original North American edition. All shipments contain tracking numbers. Great professional textbook selling experience and expedite shipping service.
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New in new dust jacket. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 490 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Graduate Texts in Physics. Audience: General/trade. ***INTERNATIONAL EDITION*** Read carefully before purchase: This book is the international edition in mint condition with the different ISBN and book cover design, the major content is printed in full English as same as the original North American edition. The book printed in black and white, generally send in twenty-four hours after the order confirmed. All shipments contain tracking numbers. Great professional textbook selling experience and expedite shipping service.