Complex Systems

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Terry R. J. Bossomaier (Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales) David G. Green (Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales)

Complex Systems

Terry R. J. Bossomaier (Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales), David G. Green (Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales)

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English

Cambridge University Pres
15 August 2000

Mathematics & Sciences; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Biochemistry

This book explores the exciting new field of complexity. It features in-depth coverage of important theoretical areas, including fractals, chaos, non-linear dynamics, artificial life and self-organisation. It also provides overviews of complexity in several applied areas, including parallel computation, control systems, neural systems and ecosystems. Some of the properties that best characterise complex systems, including algorithmic richness, non-linearity and abundant interactions between components are examined. In this way the book draws out themes, especially the ideas of connectivity and natural computation, that reveal deep, underlying similarities between phenomena that have formerly been treated as completely distinct. The idea of natural computation is particularly rich in fresh approaches applicable to both biology and computing. Analogies such as the DNA code as life's underlying program, or organisms as automata, are very compelling. Conversely, biologically inspired ideas such as cellular automata, genetic algorithms and neural networks are at the forefront of advanced computing.

Edited by: Terry R. J. Bossomaier (Charles Sturt University Bathurst New South Wales), David G. Green (Charles Sturt University, Albury, New South Wales)
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9780521462457
ISBN 10: 0521462452
Pages: 420
Publication Date: 15 August 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction Terry R. J. Bossomaier and David G. Green; 2. Self-organisation in complex systems David G. Green; 3. Network evolution and the emergence of structure D. A. Seeley; 4. Artificial life: growing complex systems Z. Aleksić; 5. Deterministic and random fractals John E. Hutchinson; 6. Non-linear dynamics D. E. Stewart and R. L. Dewar; 7. Non-linear control systems M. R. James; 8. Parallel computers and complex systems G. C. Fox and P. D. Coddington; 9. Are ecosystems complex systems? R. H. Bradbury, David G. Green and N. Snoad; 10. Complexity and neural networks Terry R. J. Bossomaier; Index.

Reviews for Complex Systems

'... is a useful collection of introductory summaries of each area of complexity theory and although each one is not covered in any particular depth, the fascination of the subject does show through.' Stephen P. Banks, Mathematics Today