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Modeling Complex Systems (Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics)

by Nino Boccara

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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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Table of Contents

Introduction.- How to Build up a Model.- I. Mean-Field Type Models: Differential Equations.- Recurrence Equations.- Chaos.- II. Agent-Based Models: Cellular Automata.- Networks.- Power-law Distributions.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780387404622
Author:
Boccara, Nino
Publisher:
Springer Us
Author:
Boccara, Nine
Location:
New York
Subject:
Physics
Subject:
System analysis
Subject:
System Theory
Subject:
Mathematical models
Subject:
System theory - Mathematical models
Subject:
System analysis -- Mathematical models.
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
1
Series:
Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics
Series Volume:
13
Publication Date:
November 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
397
Dimensions:
9.44x6.22x.98 in. 1.57 lbs.
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