| 书目名称 | Hierarchy in Natural and Social Sciences | | 编辑 | Denise Pumain | | 视频video | http://file.papertrans.cn/427/426181/426181.mp4 | | 概述 | This book is the first attempt to compare the rationale of hierarchical organisation in nature and society.It is a demonstration of hierarchy as a necessary property of complex systems.The book provid | | 丛书名称 | Methodos Series | | 图书封面 |  | | 描述 | .Hierarchy is a form of organisation of complex systems that rely on or produce a strong differentiation in capacity (power and size) between the parts of the system. It is frequently observed within the natural living world as well as in social institutions. According to the authors, hierarchy results from random processes, follows an intentional design, or is the result of the organisation which ensures an optimal circulation of energy for information. ..This book reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in a variety of fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. It throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. ...At a time when networks are celebrated for their efficiency, flexibility and better social acceptance, much can be learned about the persistent universality and adaptability of hierarchies, and from the analogies and differences between biological and social organisation and processes. This book addresses a wide audience of biologists and social scientists, as well as manag | | 出版日期 | Book 2006 | | 关键词 | Institution; Nation; complex system; complex systems; language; morphology; organizations; system | | 版次 | 1 | | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4127-6 | | isbn_softcover | 978-90-481-7050-0 | | isbn_ebook | 978-1-4020-4127-3Series ISSN 1572-7750 Series E-ISSN 2542-9892 | | issn_series | 1572-7750 | | copyright | Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2006 |
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