Exploring the science of complexity
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 8): Applications in the social, political and economic realms
The applications of complexity outside the physical sciences are the subject of debate. As with all debates, we can find…
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 7): Origins of complexity sciences
The history of complexity sciences, and a perspective on the similarities and differences between complexity and systems approaches.
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 6): Background – The RAPID programme and the focus on change
The series gives special attention to the themes that have shaped the work of the Research and Policy in Development…
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 5): Aims and overview of the series
The series aims to open up and explore concepts, analogies, and relationships, and put forward working concepts, categories, and hypotheses…
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 4): Introduction
The concepts of complexity science have presented a way of better describing and understanding dynamics and processes of change found…
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 3): Executive summary
The series details each of the 10 concepts of complexity science, using real world examples where possible. It then examine…
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 2): Foreword by Robert Chambers
Complexity science helps to explain complex dynamic phenomena in a widely diverse range of settings.
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Exploring the science of complexity series (part 1): Overview
This series of articles uses the science of complexity to outline an alternative approach to analysing and understanding complex and…