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Record Nr.

UNINA9910257423203321

Titolo

Measures of Complexity [[electronic resource] ] : Proceedings of the Conference, Held in Rome September 30–October 2, 1987 / / edited by Luca Peliti, Angelo Vulpiani

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 1988

ISBN

3-540-45968-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 1988.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (VII, 151 p.)

Collana

Lecture Notes in Physics, , 0075-8450 ; ; 314

Disciplina

530.1

Soggetti

Mathematical physics

Biophysics

Biological physics

Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics

Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

Complexity and forecasting in dynamical systems -- On Complexity -- Boolean networks which learn to compute -- A dynamical learning process for the recognition of correlated patterns in symmetric spin glass models -- Neural networks that learn temporal sequences -- Hierarchical diffusion -- Random walks, random surfaces, and complexity -- Complexity in large technological systems -- An introduction to the theory of computational complexity -- Measures of biologically meaningful complexity -- Complex systems, organization and networks of automata -- Complexity in ecological systems.

Sommario/riassunto

Complexity is a puzzling and important concept in contemporary research in many disciplines. This book addresses the problem of defining complexity by carefully analysing in what sense complexity means measure in such areas as the theory of dynamical systems, condensed matter physics, ecology, immunology and the theory of neural networks. The information content of complexity is studied and similarities and differences in the various concepts of complexity are highlighted, sometimes provocatively. The book could open the way to



finding a paradigm of complexity, and should become a standard reference for a wide audience of researchers in the physical and biological sciences.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792094303321

Autore

H. Berke Joseph

Titolo

Why I Hate You and You Hate Me : the Interplay of Envy, Greed, Jealousy and Narcissism in Everyday Life / / Joseph H. Berke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Taylor and Francis, , 2018

ISBN

0-429-92402-X

0-429-90979-9

0-429-48502-6

1-283-59186-3

9786613904317

1-78241-024-4

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (271 p.)

Classificazione

CV 6500

Disciplina

150.1952

808.02

Soggetti

Aggressiveness - Social aspects

Envy - Social aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

COVER; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER ONE Witches, giants and scary parents; CHAPTER TWO It's not fair; CHAPTER THREE Defile, defame, and devour; CHAPTER FOUR On seeking the source; CHAPTER FIVE On attacking femininity: womb envy; CHAPTER SIX On attacking masculinity: penis greed; CHAPTER SEVEN Envy and narcissism; CHAPTER EIGHT Gratitude and grateitude; CHAPTER NINE On sulking; CHAPTER TEN The resolution of malice; REFERENCES; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

"'Man' himself is the source of the dark forces against which he is constantly struggling. The book shows how is possible to transcend this basic malice by knowing how, what, why and when it arises. Envy,



greed, jealousy and narcissism (the flip side of envy) are the essential components of the negative side of the self. Their positive counterparts are gratitude, generosity and compassion. Each element does not exist in isolation from the other. The interplay of these forces of hate and love create the underlying structure of our lives, which on a personal level is called "character" and on the social level is called "culture". When malice predominates the result is murder and mayhem, vandalism and war. This encompasses the blind butchery of our environment and fellow creatures which permeates so many areas of the world, such as Libya, Ireland, Congo, Cambodia, or central London during recent demonstrations. This study will focus on the negative or angry constituents of the personality."--Provided by publisher.