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Simplifying complexity

A review of complexity theory

Bibliographic Data

ID14169477
AuthorsSpero Manson (0000-0001-7697-5339, Clark University, corresponding author), Steven M Manson
Year2001
Volume32
Issue3
Pages405-414
Publication date2001-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeoforum (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0016-7185 • E-ISSN: 1872-9398
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/s0016-7185(00)00035-x
OpenAlexW2026074664
LanguageEN
Citations received146
References cited59

Complexity science · Data science · Economics · Epistemology · Hyperbole · Management science · Metaphor · Social complexity · Social science · Sociology · Typology · Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis · Computer Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis

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Unique citing works146
Citations per year6,08
Citation span2002 - 2026 (25)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
Citation typesNeutral: 126
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