Simplicity in Complexity: An Introduction to Complex Systems
Jan 2015 · Simplicity Research Institute
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How do scientists model crowd behaviour, epidemics, earthquakes or the internet?
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What can we learn from the collective intelligence and adaptability
of an ant colony?
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This book answers such questions by highlighting common themes in
the study of complex systems.Â
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Topics covered include self-organisation, emergence, agent-based
simulations, complex networks, phase plane plots, fractals, chaos,
measures of complexity, model building, and the scientific method.Â
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Explanations are simple and concise, with common misconceptions
clarified. Numerous exercises help enthusiasts consolidate their
understanding through peer learning.
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Supplementary resources are at the companion websites
www.simplicitysg.net/books and www.facebook.com/simcomty.Â
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What can we learn from the collective intelligence and adaptability
of an ant colony?
Â
This book answers such questions by highlighting common themes in
the study of complex systems.Â
Â
Topics covered include self-organisation, emergence, agent-based
simulations, complex networks, phase plane plots, fractals, chaos,
measures of complexity, model building, and the scientific method.Â
Â
Explanations are simple and concise, with common misconceptions
clarified. Numerous exercises help enthusiasts consolidate their
understanding through peer learning.
Â
Supplementary resources are at the companion websites
www.simplicitysg.net/books and www.facebook.com/simcomty.Â
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About the author
About the Author:
Dr. Rajesh Parwani tested the modules `Simplicity' and `Complexity'
for more than a decade on willing undergraduates in a multi-
disciplinary programme. This book summarises the content of
those experiments.
His other books are `Integrated Mathematics for Explorers' (with Adeline Ng) and `Real World Mathematics' (with Dr. W.K. Ng).
Dr. Rajesh Parwani tested the modules `Simplicity' and `Complexity'
for more than a decade on willing undergraduates in a multi-
disciplinary programme. This book summarises the content of
those experiments.
His other books are `Integrated Mathematics for Explorers' (with Adeline Ng) and `Real World Mathematics' (with Dr. W.K. Ng).
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