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Complexity Theory: An Overview with Potential Applications for the Social Sciences

Description: This article differentiates between general systems theory (GST) and complexity theory, as well as identifies advantages for the social sciences in incorporating complexity theory as a formal theory. Complexity theory is expanded upon and identified as providing a new perspective and a new method of theorizing that can be practiced by disciplines within the social sciences.
Date: January 19, 2019
Creator: Turner, John R. & Baker, Rose M.
Partner: UNT College of Information
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