Theory of Complex Systems

Author: (English) Auyang, S.Y. Auyang, translated by Tian Baoguo, Zhou Ya, Fan Ying
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: A significant portion of this book is dedicated to the exposition of scientific theories and models, providing material for philosophical analysis. Due to the complexity of multi-body systems, various disciplines largely rely on idealization and approximation, with different branches of each discipline forming models that emphasize the distinct aspects of systems. I will endeavor to elaborate on these models and their underlying assumptions and presuppositions, enabling readers to evaluate their often culturally influenced claims. Beyond clarifying general concepts, I hope this book can foster mutual dialogue among scientists from different fields—not only about what they are studying but also about how they are conducting their research. Therefore, I have strived to make the content accessible to general readers, explaining the conceptual structures of various disciplines as clearly as possible while minimizing technical jargon and providing explanations for specialized terms each time they appear. Given the broad scope of this book, I will aim for conciseness, highlighting the main ideas without getting bogged down in details.