Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and ApplicationsL. Douglas Kiel, Euel W. Elliott University of Michigan Press, 26.09.1997 - 349 Seiten Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and Applications offers the most recent thinking in applying the chaos paradigm to the social sciences. The book explores the methodological techniques--and their difficulties--for determining whether chaotic processes may in fact exist in a particular instance and examines implications of chaos theory when applied specifically to political science, economics, and sociology. The contributors to the book show that no single technique can be used to diagnose and describe all chaotic processes and identify the strengths and limitations of a variety of approaches. The essays in this volume consider the application of chaos theory to such diverse phenomena as public opinion, the behavior of states in the international arena, the development of rational economic expectations, and long waves. Contributors include Brian J. L. Berry, Thad Brown, Kenyon B. DeGreene, Dimitrios Dendrinos, Euel Elliott, David Harvey, L. Ted Jaditz, Douglas Kiel, Heja Kim, Michael McBurnett, Michael Reed, Diana Richards, J. Barkley Rosser, Jr., and Alvin M. Saperstein. L. Douglas Kiel and Euel W. Elliott are both Associate Professors of Government, Politics, and Political Economy, University of Texas at Dallas. |
Inhalt
Introduction | 1 |
Measuring Chaos Using the Lyapunov Exponent | 53 |
The Prediction Test for Nonlinear Determinism | 67 |
Nonlinear Politics | 119 |
Applications | 139 |
Complexity in the Evolution of Public Opinion | 165 |
Chaos Theory and Rationality in Economics | 199 |
Cities as Spatial Chaotic Attractors | 237 |
FieldTheoretic Framework for the Interpretation | 273 |
Social Science as the Study of Complex Systems | 295 |
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Contributors | 347 |
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Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and Applications L. Douglas Kiel,Euel W. Elliott Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 1997 |
Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and Applications L. Douglas Kiel,Euel W. Elliott Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 1997 |
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aggregation Annual Rate bifurcation cellular automata Change in Price chaos researchers chaos theory chaotic behavior chaotic dynamics chaotic systems chapter coefficient complex configuration correlation dimension correlation integral defined Democratic dependence on initial deterministic chaos dimension dissipative social systems dissipative systems dynamical system economic entropy equilibrium error estimate evolution example exists figure fluctuations forecast fractal individual preferences initial conditions instability interactions iterative Journal Kondratiev limit cycle linear logistic function logistic map Lorenz Lyapunov exponent mathematical measure method Mondale multidimensional nations neighbor noise Nonlinear Dynamics nonlinear systems observations ontological order parameter oscillations outcomes paradigm pattern phase portrait phase space physical Political Science possible prediction present Prigogine problem random Rate of Change rational expectations region RMSE scientists sensitive dependence sequence social choice function social sciences spectrum stability statistical stochastic strange attractor structure tion trajectories triangle underlying variables voters
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