{"product_id":"9789810939328","title":"Simplicity in Complexity: An Introduction to Complex Systems","description":"Simplicity in Complexity: An Introduction to Complex Systems\u003cp\u003eHow do scientists model crowd behaviour, epidemics, earthquakes or the internet?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat can we learn from the collective intelligence and adaptability of an ant colony?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book answers such questions by highlighting common themes in the study of complex systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include self-organisation, emergence, agent-based simulations, complex networks, phase plane plots, fractals, chaos, measures of complexity, model building, and the scientific method. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplanations are simple and concise, with common misconceptions clarified. Numerous exercises help enthusiasts consolidate their understanding through peer learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplementary resources are at the companion websites www.simplicitysg.net\/books and www.facebook.com\/simcomty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003eDr. Parwani is a scientist. He 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simplicity Research Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065568411888,"sku":"9789810939328","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9789810939328_p0.jpg?v=1763690546","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9789810939328","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}