Complexity theory and the social sciences : an introduction /

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Introduces students to the central ideas which surround the chaos/complexity theories. It discusses key concepts before using them as a way of investigating the nature of social research.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Byrne, D. S. (David S.), 1947- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 1998.
Temas:
Social sciences > Mathematical models.
Chaotic behavior in systems.
Social sciences > Research.
Sciences sociales > Modèles mathématiques.
Chaos.
Sciences sociales > Recherche.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Methodology.
Chaotic behavior in systems
Social sciences > Mathematical models
Social sciences > Research
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Understanding the complex
  • The reality of the complex: the complexity of the real
  • Complexity and the quantitative programme in social science
  • Analysing social complexity
  • Complex spaces: regions, cities and neighbourhoods in a complex world
  • The complex character of health and illness
  • Complexity, education and change
  • Complexity and policy: the limits to urban governance
  • Conclusion.

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