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Hardcover. This book aims to foster a deeper understanding of urbanism, invoking the contributions both the hard and soft sciences have made, and are still making, in grappling with the many issues and facets of regional planning and dynamics. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 435 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; GTB; JFSG; KJU; PHS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642194504
- ISBN
- 9783642194504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.36
€ 121.36
Complexity Thinking for Peacebuilding Practice and Evaluation
. Ed(S): Brusset, Emery; Coning, Cedric De; H...
Hardback. Editor(s): Brusset, Emery; Coning, Cedric de; Hughes, Bryn. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137601100
- ISBN
- 9781137601100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.24
€ 150.24
Paperback. Why is the education system so resistant to change? How does change in education occur? When change does happen, what does it take to make it sustainable? Social scientists, and social and education policy makers, are beginning to frame their understanding of these questions in terms of complexity theory. Editor(s): Mason, Mark. Series: Educational Philosophy and Theory Special Issues. Num Pages: 254 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405180429
- ISBN
- 9781405180429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.84
€ 28.84
paperback. Editor(s): Portugali, Juval; Meyer, Han; Stolk, Egbert; Tan, Ekim. Num Pages: 448 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JHBC; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642446597
- ISBN
- 9783642446597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.53
€ 120.53
Complexity Perspectives on Language, Communication and Society
. Ed(S): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boad...
Paperback. Rather than focusing on complexity as often discussed in physics or computer science, this book examines more 'human' or socially oriented perspectives on complexity, taking account of the language and communication singularities of human agents in society. Editor(s): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boada, Albert. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; PDE; TJFM1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642439612
- ISBN
- 9783642439612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.45
€ 180.45
Complexity Perspectives on Language, Communication and Society
. Ed(S): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boad...
Hardback. Rather than focusing on complexity as often discussed in physics or computer science, this book examines more 'human' or socially oriented perspectives on complexity, taking account of the language and communication singularities of human agents in society. Editor(s): Massip-Bonet, Angels; Bastardas-Boada, Albert. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642328169
- ISBN
- 9783642328169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.50
€ 181.50
Complexity Perspectives in Innovation and Social Change
. Ed(S): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, ...
Paperback. Our society's scientific paradigm prevents us from benefiting from the processes of invention and innovation. This book analyzes the topic in depth, positing that a 'complex systems' approach is better suited than our traditional approach to the phenomenon. Editor(s): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, Sander Ernst van der; West, Geoffrey. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 501 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; HD; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048181797
- ISBN
- 9789048181797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 316.56
€ 316.56
Complexity Perspectives in Innovation and Social Change
. Ed(S): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, ...
Hardback. Our society's scientific paradigm prevents us from benefiting from the processes of invention and innovation. This book analyzes the topic in depth, positing that a 'complex systems' approach is better suited than our traditional approach to the phenomenon. Editor(s): Lane, David; Pumain, Denise; Leeuw, Sander Ernst van der; West, Geoffrey B. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 501 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JHB; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1940.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 501
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096624
- ISBN
- 9781402096624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 334.47
€ 334.47
Paperback. This book explains the self-organization of financial markets. It provides new metrics for economic complexity and applies big data and new generation tools for forecasting economic growth. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCA; PBUD; PBW; UNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319032733
- ISBN
- 9783319032733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.43
€ 118.43
Hardback. The authors present a new approach to leadership based on findings from complexity science. Integrating real case studies with rigorous research results, they explore the biggest challenges being faced in fast-paced organizations, and provide a host of concrete tools for leading during critical periods. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHL; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230622272
- ISBN
- 9780230622272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.64
€ 141.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691169132
- ISBN
- 9780691169132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.32
€ 26.99
€ 20.32
Complexity and Self-Organization in Social and Economic Systems
. Ed(S): Wang, Feng-Yu; Fang, Fukang; Sanglie...
Paperback. This volume deals with nonlinear dynamic modelling in the social sciences. In addition to theoretical and methodological contributions, some papers offer insights for the understanding of non-equilibrium dynamics underlying managerial and technological innovation problems. Editor(s): Wang, Feng-Yu; Fang, Fukang; Sanglier, Michele. Series: Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems. Num Pages: 326 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540624004
- ISBN
- 9783540624004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Paperback. Complexity and Postmodernism is an exciting and an original book that should be read by anyone interested in gaining a fresh understanding of complexity, postmodernism and connectionism. Num Pages: 168 pages, 2 line figures, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 9. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415152877
- ISBN
- 9780415152877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.78
€ 50.78
Paperback. Complexity theory provides a model for understanding human behaviour that is not based on the individual. It attracts a great deal of attention in the area of organisations and management, & this interest is rapidly spreading to psychology. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JMAF; JMJ; KJU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138011977
- ISBN
- 9781138011977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.05
€ 57.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Aruka, Yuji. Num Pages: 285 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBC; KCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790829204
- ISBN
- 9783790829204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. Brings together papers on economic theory and its related issues, exploring complex production systems and heterogeneously interacting human behavior. Editor(s): Aruka, Yuji. Num Pages: 285 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHBC; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790826173
- ISBN
- 9783790826173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.02
€ 120.02
Hardcover. Offers sixteen cases focused on topics common to academic administration. This book combines higher education administration and communication theory. It also includes indices for selecting cases by institution type, level and constituency, issues and tasks, and communication skills. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780962704277
- ISBN
- 9780962704277
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.46
€ 46.99
€ 46.46
Paperback. Recent years have seen a growing impetus to explain social life almost exclusively in biological and mechanistic terms, and to dismiss cultural meaning and difference. Editor(s): McKinnon, Susan; Silverman, Sydel. Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 figures, 5halftones. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 264 x 28. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226500249
- ISBN
- 9780226500249
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.14
€ 37.99
€ 29.14
paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Lit Verlag
- Edition
- 1.,
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783825890308
- ISBN
- 9783825890308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.37
€ 29.99
€ 25.37
Paperback. By bringing together mathematical models, statistical analyses, and field experiments, this book offers a comprehensive synthesis of the theory of population oscillations. It first reviews the conceptual tools that ecologists use to investigate population oscillations and then provides an in-depth discussion of several case studies. Series: Monographs in Population Biology. Num Pages: 472 pages, 13 tables. 59 line illus. BIC Classification: JHBD; PSAF; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 29. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691090214
- ISBN
- 9780691090214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.35€ 69.78
€ 92.35
€ 69.78