Applications of Complex Adaptive Systems

Complex adaptive systems research employs multi-level and multidisciplinary representations of reality to study systems at all levels, from stock markets to social networks. This work provides a global view of current research on the strategies, applications, practice, and implications of complex adaptive systems research. Some applications explored include applications of multi-agent models in uncovering language learning processes, a cross-methodological approach to social belief dynamics, and complex adaptive systems theory and military transformation. The book will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of complex adaptive systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence, multi-agent systems, and data mining, as well as professionals in related applications such as defense, bioinformatics, and sociology. It will also be of interest to those in economics, finance, and international relations. Shan is affiliated with Medicare Australia. Yang is affiliated with CSIRO Land and Water, Australia. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)