Publication Date:
2008
abstract:
A general theory of change is proposed, based on a generalization of the theory of phase transitions used in physics. This theory accounts for a number of features characterizing emergence and self-organization processes occurring in different contexts such as physics, biology, economics, psychology
Iris type:
2.1 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)
Keywords:
Self-organization; emergence; phase transitions
List of contributors:
Pessa, Eliano
Book title:
Processes of Emergence of Systems and Systemic Properties. Towards a general theory of emergence