1st Edition
Explorations in Urban and Regional Dynamics A case study in complexity science
140 Pages
by
Routledge
140 Pages
76 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
140 Pages
76 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The task of modelling the evolution of cities – the dynamics – is one of the major challenges of the social sciences. This book presents mathematical and computer models of urban and regional dynamics and shows how advances in computer visualisation provide new insights. Models of non-linear systems in general have three characteristics: multiple equilibria, ‘path dependence’ over time and... Read more
1. The BLV paradigm for urban and regional dynamics 2. Phase transitions and path dependence 3. Exploring possible futures in a nonlinear dynamics regime 4. A dynamic comprehensive model 5. BLV and agent-based models 6. Gaming with dynamic models 7. Applications in history and archaeology 8. Future research
Biography
Joel Dearden is a Research Officer in Computer Science at Swansea University, UK.
Alan Wilson is Professor of Urban and Regional Systems in the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London, UK.
