The engine of complexity

The engine of complexity: evolution as computation

by Mayfield, John E.

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"Intended for the intellectually adventuresome, this book challenges and rewards readers with a nuanced understanding of evolution and complexity that offers consistent, durable, and coherent explanations for major aspects of our life experiences. Numerous examples throughout the book illustrate evolution and complexity formation in action and highlight the core function of computation lying at the work's heart."--Amazon.com.

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  • Full title :The engine of complexity : evolution as computation / John E. Mayfield.

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"Intended for the intellectually adventuresome, this book challenges and rewards readers with a nuanced understanding of evolution and complexity that offers consistent, durable, and coherent explanations for major aspects of our life experiences. Numerous examples throughout the book illustrate evolution and complexity formation in action and highlight the core function of computation lying at the work's heart."--Amazon.com.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2013

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The Physical Object

  • Description:xiv, 398 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780231163040, 0231163045, 9780231535281, 0231535287
  • oclc:ocn824353142
  • LC Classification:QH323.5
  • Dewey Decimal:570

Table of Contents

The problem -- Computation -- Structure for free -- Purposeful structure -- Improbability and the engine of complexity -- Algorithmic evolution -- Evolution within the body -- Taking control of the cycle -- Complex systems -- Human learning and creativity -- Cultural evolution -- The evolution of complexity -- Past and present -- The future.

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Biological control systems -- Mathemati… Biologie -- Modèles mathématiques Biology--Mathematical models Complexité de calcul (Informatique) Computational complexity Évolution Evolution (Biology) -- Mathematical mod… Komplexitätstheorie Mathematisches Modell Régulation (Biologie) -- Modèles mathém…

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Mayfield, John E.

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