Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and Applications | 
| Creators: L. Douglas Kiel, Euel W. Elliott
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
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Pages: 360
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 0472084720
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780472084722
ASIN: 0472084720
Publication Date: November 15, 1997
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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.
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A Mathophope Review June 29, 2008
I managed to read most of this book. To be honest, I had to skip the calculus portions because they were way, way over my head. However, the introductions, summaries, and conclusions of many of the article, especially the first and last two articles were enlightening to me. I will use this information in my continued studies of public administration and policy implementation.
A must for individuals interested in Chaos in social science January 8, 1999
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
The title of this text is a little misleading in that the book deals with chaos in social science, political science, and economics as well as social systems. Within these four categories, there are a total of thirteen authors covering many fascinating fields. The first chapter, written by the editors, is a great introduction for individuals uncomfortable with chaos theory, especially as it applies in the social sciences. An area that was also intriguing was the explanation of Long Wave Theory as it applies to economics, written by Brian J. L. Berry and Heja Kim. Long Wave Theory is typically the ground for Kenyon De Greene. He appears, however, in this text, discussing "Field-Theoretic Framework for the Interpretation of the Evolution, Instability, Structural Change, and Management of Complex Systems." This is a heavily quoted book and is a must for researchers in the application of chaos theory in human systems.
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