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The Dynamics of Complex Urban Systems. An Interdisciplinary Approach.
. Ed(S): Albeverio, Sergio; Andrey, Denise; Giordano, Paolo; Vancheri, Alberto
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Paperback. Editor(s): Albeverio, Sergio; Andrey, Denise; Giordano, Paolo; Vancheri, Alberto. Num Pages: 504 pages, 190 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
In recent years it has become increasingly clear that the dynamics of cities can be best captured by looking at them as complex systems governed by many degrees of freedom, interacting on different space and time scales in a non-linear fashion. The evolution of cities is shaped by internal factors, e. g. decisions taken by ins- tutions and individuals, external causes (international economic context) and by social development. The underlying processes can be slow or fast, acting locally or globally. At a different level, both European cities and megacities are magnets for immigrants (e. g. countries, which have major economical ... Read more
In recent years it has become increasingly clear that the dynamics of cities can be best captured by looking at them as complex systems governed by many degrees of freedom, interacting on different space and time scales in a non-linear fashion. The evolution of cities is shaped by internal factors, e. g. decisions taken by ins- tutions and individuals, external causes (international economic context) and by social development. The underlying processes can be slow or fast, acting locally or globally. At a different level, both European cities and megacities are magnets for immigrants (e. g. countries, which have major economical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
Number of Pages
484
Place of Publication
Heidelberg, Germany
ISBN
9783790825336
SKU
V9783790825336
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Reviews for The Dynamics of Complex Urban Systems. An Interdisciplinary Approach.
From the reviews: “‘The Dynamics of Complex Urban Systems’ is about … new kind of science, and how we might use it to improve our understanding of urban growth and change. … the collection is an excellent combination of model-oriented discussions, relevant data issues and various case studies involving interactions with urban planners. … it provides a collection of ... Read more