Chaos, Complexity, and Sociology - Myths, Models, and Theories (Hardcover)

Chaos theory has firmly established itself in many of the physical sciences, such as geology and fluid dynamics. This edited volume helps locate this revolutionary theory in sociology as well as the other social sciences. Doors previously closed to social scientists may be opened by this dynamic theory, which attempts to capture movement and change in exciting new ways. Editors Raymond A. Eve, Sara Horsfall, and Mary Lee, with guidance from Editorial Advisor Frederick Turner, provide a timely and well-chosen collection of articles, which first examines the emerging myths and theories surrounding the study of chaos and complexity. In the volumeAEs second part, methodological matters are considered. Finally, conceptual models and applications are presented. "Postmodern science" has provided and refined conceptual tools that have special value for the social sciences. This perceptive and thorough volume will be useful to sociologists and other social scientists interested in chaos and complexity theory.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 1997
First published:	June 1997
Editors:	Raymond A. Eve • Sara T. (Towe) Horsfall • Mary Lee
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-0889-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Chaos theory
LSN:	0-7619-0889-7
Barcode:	9780761908890

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