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HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPLEXITY SCIENCE
THEORY AND APPLICATIONS |
| By: |
Eve Mitleton-Kelly (Editor), Alexandros Paraskevas (Editor), Christopher Day (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£250.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1785364413 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781785364419 |
| Publisher: |
EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING LTD |
| Pub. date: |
27 January, 2018 |
| Pages: |
640 |
| Synopsis: |
This comprehensive Handbook is aimed at both academic researchers and practitioners in the field of complexity science. The book's 26 chapters, specially written by leading experts, provide in-depth coverage of research methods based on the sciences of complexity. The research methods presented are illustratively applied to practical cases and are readily accessible to researchers and decision-makers alike.The Handbook's wide range of research methods are clearly illustrated with case studies that demonstrate their practical application. They range from the regeneration of communities to musical performance; from complex governance networks to psychotherapy; from gender dynamics to agent-based modelling and appropriate response to pandemics. Some unusual research methods - based on art, psychology and multi-level networks - are also included. Furthermore, the book incorporates discussions on the philosophical aspect of research methods and explores important theoretical concepts, such as exaptation, emergence, self-organisation and co-evolution.This is an ideal resource for academics and researchers in the field seeking and exploring new research methods. For decision-makers and researchers trying to address complex challenges it will be an essential source of inspiration that will arm them with effective state-of-the-art research methods for the future. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |