Symmetry and complexity : the spirit and beauty of nonlinear science / Klaus Mainzer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mainzer, Klaus.

Series:

World Scientific series on nonlinear science. Monographs and treatises ; Series A, v. 51.

World Scientific series on nonlinear science. Series A, Monographs and treatises ; v. 51

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Symmetry.

Complexity (Philosophy).

Nonlinear systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (448 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Jersey ; London : World Scientific, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Cosmic evolution leads from symmetry to complexity by symmetry breaking and phase transitions. The emergence of new order and structure in nature and society is explained by physical, chemical, biological, social and economic self-organization, according to the laws of nonlinear dynamics.

Contents:

Preface; Contents; Introduction; 1. Symmetry and Complexity in Early Culture and Philosophy; 2. Symmetry and Complexity in Mathematics; 3. Symmetry and Complexity in Physical Sciences; 4. Symmetry and Complexity in Chemical Sciences; 5. Symmetry and Complexity in Life Sciences; 6. Symmetry and Complexity in Economic and Social Sciences; 7. Symmetry and Complexity in Computer Science; 8. Symmetry and Complexity in Philosophy and Arts; References; Subject Index; Name Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-424) and indexes.

ISBN:

9786611372569

9781281372567

1281372560

9789812569400

9812569405

OCLC:

475976173