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245 1 0 _aHierarchy in Natural and Social Sciences
_h[electronic resource] /
_cedited by Denise Pumain.
264 1 _aDordrecht :
_bSpringer Netherlands,
_c2006.
300 _aX, 246 p.
_bonline resource.
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aMethodos Series ;
_v3
505 0 _aHierarchy: 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.
520 _aHierarchy 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 managers and executives in a variety of institutions.
650 0 _aBusiness.
650 0 _aOrganization.
650 0 _aPlanning.
650 0 _aEpistemology.
650 0 _aSystem theory.
650 0 _aStatistics.
650 0 _aSocial sciences.
650 1 4 _aBusiness and Management.
650 2 4 _aOrganization.
650 2 4 _aMethodology of the Social Sciences.
650 2 4 _aSystems Theory, Control.
650 2 4 _aSocial Sciences, general.
650 2 4 _aEpistemology.
650 2 4 _aStatistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences.
700 1 _aPumain, Denise.
_eeditor.
710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
773 0 _tSpringer eBooks
776 0 8 _iPrinted edition:
_z9781402041266
830 0 _aMethodos Series ;
_v3
856 4 0 _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4127-6
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950 _aBusiness and Economics (Springer-11643)
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