- Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems (978-3-642-04705-3) - Einband - flex.(Paperback)
From the reviews:
„This is a very interesting introductory book written for a broad audience of graduate students in natural sciences and engineering. It can be equally well used both for teaching and self-education. … very well structured and every topic is illustrated by simple and motivating examples. This is a true guidebook to the world of complex nonlinear phenomena. … Every chapter is followed by theoretical and computational exercises (with detailed solutions presented at the end of the book) and a list of references for further reading.“ (Ilya Pavlyukevich, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1146, 2008)
„Claudius Gros’s Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems: A Primer is a welcome addition to the literature. … A particular strength of the book is its emphasis on analytical techniques for studying complex systems. … Gros’s book is for a fairly advanced and mathematically sophisticated audience … in the field. … Complex and Adaptive Dynamical Systems could be a fine option for well-prepared students looking for a focused introduction to complex systems … .“ (David P. Feldman, Physics Today, July, 2009)
Helping us understand our complex world, this book presents key findings in quantitative complex system science. Its approach is modular and phenomenology driven. Examples of phenomena treated in the book include the small world phenomenon in social and scale-free networks; life at the edge of chaos; the concept of living dynamical systems; and emotional diffusive control within cognitive system theory. Each chapter includes exercises to test your grasp of new material. Written at an introductory level, the author provides an accessible entry for graduate students in physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.
