Hierarchy in Natural and Social Sciences
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ISBN-13:
9781402041266
Veröffentl:
2005
Erscheinungsdatum:
15.11.2005
Seiten:
246
Autor:
Denise Pumain
Gewicht:
594 g
Format:
247x167x17 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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 is the first attempt to compare the rationale of hierarchical organisation in nature and society
Hierarchy: A Short History of a Word in Western Thought.- Biological and Ecological Systems Hierarchical Organisation.- Size, Scale and the Boat Race; Conceptions, Connections and Misconceptions.- Hierarchy, Complexity, Society.- Hierarchy in Lexical Organisation of Natural Languages.- Hierarchy in Cities and City Systems.- Alternative Explanations of Hierarchical Differentiation in Urban Systems.- Conclusion.
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