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Complexity Theory and the Social Sciences

by David Byrne
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Synopsis

This is the first introduction to chaos theory for social science students. It discusses key concepts and shows how the use of complexity theory can transform the study of central issues in social research such as:

• urban studies

• education

• health.

About the Author, David Byrne

David Byrne is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Durham. He is author of Beyond the Inner City and has published a number of articles in urban sociology and social policy.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 1998
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415162968

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