Chaos and Complexity in Psychology: The Theory of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521887267)

While many books have discussed methodological advances in nonlinear dynamical systems theory (NDS), this volume is unique in its focus on NDS's role in the development of psychological theory. After an introductory chapter covering the fundamentals of chaos, complexity, and other nonlinear dynamics, subsequent chapters provide in-depth coverage of each of the specific topic areas in psychology. A concluding chapter takes stock of the field as a whole, evaluating important challenges for the immediate future. The chapters are written by experts in the use of NDS in each of their respective areas, including biological, cognitive, developmental, social, organizational, and clinical psychology. Each chapter provides an in-depth examination of theoretical foundations and specific applications and a review of relevant methods. This edited collection represents the state of the art in NDS science across the disciplines of psychology.

Author: Stephen J. Guastello
ISBN-10: 0521887267
ISBN-13: 9780521887267
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2008
Pages: 552
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.40d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 11/21/2008 pg. 17