Symmetry And Complexity

The Spirit And Beauty Of Nonlinear Science

By: Klaus Mainzer

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Hardcover | 13 June 2005

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Cosmic evolution leads from symmetry to complexity by symmetry breaking and phase transitions. The emergence of new order and structure in nature and society is explained by physical, chemical, biological, social and economic self-organization, according to the laws of nonlinear dynamics. All these dynamical systems are considered computational systems processing information and entropy. Are symmetry and complexity only useful models of science or are they universals of reality? Symmetry and Complexity discusses the fascinating insights gained from natural, social and computer sciences, philosophy and the arts. With many diagrams and pictures, this book illustrates the spirit and beauty of nonlinear science. In the complex world of globalization, it strongly argues for unity in diversity.

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?This outstanding book is a general overview of the notion of symmetry and its many connections to the ideas of complexity ..."

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Non-Fiction Science Physics Philosophy Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Research & Information Information theory Cybernetics & Systems Theory Mathematics Applied Mathematics Nonlinear Science Chaos Theory

Science in General Philosophy of Science Booktopia Publisher Services World Scientific Publishing

Symmetry and complexity in early culture and philosophy	p. 23
Symmetry and complexity in mathematics	p. 63
Symmetry and complexity in physical sciences	p. 107
Symmetry and complexity in chemical sciences	p. 171
Symmetry and complexity in life sciences	p. 199
Symmetry and complexity in economic and social sciences	p. 239
Symmetry and complexity in computer science	p. 273
Symmetry and complexity in philosophy and arts	p. 329
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The Spirit And Beauty Of Nonlinear Science

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