Self-organization and Emergence in Life Sciences (Synthese Library)

by Bernard Feltz (Editor), Marc Crommelinck (Editor), PhilippeGoujon (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $286.47

  Self-organization constitutes one of the most important theoretical debates in contemporary life sciences. This book explores the relevance of the concept of self-organization and its impact on such scientific fields as: immunology, neurosciences, ecology and theories of evolution. The themes of teleology and emergence are also analyzed.