Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences: An Introduction

by David Byrne

2021-02-03 05:49:32

Chaos and complexity are the new buzz words in both science and contemporary society. The ideas they represent have enormous implications for the way we understand and engage with the world.Complexity Theory and the Social Sciencesintroduces students... Read more

Chaos and complexity are the new buzz words in both science and contemporary society. The ideas they represent have enormous implications for the way we understand and engage with the world.Complexity Theory and the Social Sciencesintroduces 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. By applying them to such familiar topics as urban studies, education and health, David Byrne allows readers new to the subject to appreciate the contribution which complexity theory can make to social research and to illuminating the crucial social issues of our day.

Less

Book Details

Print pages216
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Publication date January 4, 2002
ISBN9780415162968
Author
DAVID BYRNE is an author, a musician, and a filmmaker known for his creative collaborations and work with the Talking Heads. He resides in New York....

Compare Prices

Store Availability Book Format Condition Price
Indigo Books & Music In Stock Buy CAD 82.50
Barnes & Noble In Stock NOOK Book NOOK Book Buy USD 42.99
Indigo Books & MusicIn Stock
Format
Condition
Buy CAD 82.50
Barnes & NobleIn Stock
Format
NOOK Book
Condition
NOOK Book
Buy USD 42.99
Available Discount
No Discount available

Join us and get access to all
your favourite books

Sign up for free and start exploring thousands of eBooks today.

Sign up for free