Self-Organisation and Evolution of Social Systems

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ID19916957
AuthorsCharlotte K Hemelrijk (0000-0001-6160-077X, corresponding author)
EditorsCharlotte Hemelrijk
Year2005
Publication date2005-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueSelf-Organisation and Evolution of Biological and Social Systems (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/cbo9780511542275
OpenAlexW1578276667
ISBN9780511542275
Open LibraryOL34442394M
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited2

Self-organisation of social systems can be observed at all levels of biological complexity, from cells to organisms and communities. Although individuals are governed by simple rules, their interactions with each other and their environment leads to complex patterns. Originally published in 2005, Self-Organisation and Evolution of Social Systems investigates a broad spectrum of social systems ranging from those of simple single-celled organisms to those of very complex ones, such as humans. It examines groups of all sizes, from small as in certain species of primates, to very large as in some species of fish and social insects. This book deals with numerous aspects of their social organisation, including group formation, task-division, foraging, dominance interactions, infant protection, language and voting. It is recommended reading for all academic researchers and professionals interested in this fascinating field

Biology · Contradiction · Democracy · Dominance (genetics) · Epistemology · Multicellular organism · Natural selection · Political science · Selection (genetic algorithm) · Social organization · Social science · Social system · Sociology · Anthropology · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Ecology · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · Law · Philosophy · Population biology · Self-organizing systems · Social structure

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