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  • Dual Phase Evolution

    Series series Engineering (R0)
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  • Power and Party in an English City

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  • Of Ants and Men

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    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Why do things go wrong? Why, despite all the planning and care in the world, do things go from bad to worse? This book argues that it is because we are like the ants. Just as ants create an anthill without being aware of it, unintended side effects of human activity create all manner of social trends and crises. The book traces the way these trends emerge and the role they play in some of the ... Leer más

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    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book examines key concepts and analytical approaches in complexity theory as it applies to landscape ecology, including complex networks, connectivity, criticality, feedback, and self-organisation. It then reviews the ways that these ideas have led to new insights into the nature of ecosystems and the role of processes in landscapes.The updated edition explores innovations in ecotechnology, ... Leer más

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