Complexity theory and the social sciences: an introduction

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Introduces students to the central ideas which surround the chaos/complexity theories. It discusses key concepts before using them as a way of investigating the nature of social research.

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Full title :Complexity theory and the social sciences : an introduction / David Byrne.

Summary

Introduces students to the central ideas which surround the chaos/complexity theories. It discusses key concepts before using them as a way of investigating the nature of social research.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1998.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:1998.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (viii, 206 p.)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0415162955, 9780415162951, 0415162963, 9780415162968
oclc:ocn928473892
LC Classification:H61.25
Dewey Decimal:300/.1/5118

Introduction -- Understanding the complex -- The reality of the complex: the complexity of the real -- Complexity and the quantitative programme in social science -- Analysing social complexity -- Complex spaces: regions, cities and neighbourhoods in a complex world -- The complex character of health and illness -- Complexity, education and change -- Complexity and policy: the limits to urban governance -- Conclusion.