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Integrative Problem-Solving in a Time of Decadence

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  • © 2011

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Authors:
  1. George Christakos

    1. Dept. of Geography, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA

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  • No other book exists that deals with the sophisticated integration of these issues in a complete, conceptual framework.-Integrates sophisticated mathematics and scientific method with philosophical thinking and sociological analysis.-Views the reader as a global thinker with broad interests.

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
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  2. The Pursuit of Knowledge

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    Pages 1-110

  3. Problem-Solving Revisited

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    Pages 111-148

  4. Emergence of Epibraimatics

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    Pages 149-204

  5. Space–Time and Uncertainty

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    Pages 205-242

  6. Stochastic Reasoning

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    Pages 243-300

  7. Stochastic Calculus

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    Pages 301-336

  8. Operational Epibraimatics

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    Pages 337-396

  9. On Model-Choice

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    Pages 397-425

  10. Implementation and Technology

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    Pages 427-456

  11. Epilogue

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    Pages 457-471

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 473-527
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Presents a unique study of Integrative Problem-Solving (IPS). The consideration of 'Decadence' is essential in the scientific study of environmental and other problems and their rigorous solution, because the broad context within which the problems emerge can affect their solution. Stochastic reasoning underlines the conceptual and methodological framework of IPS, and its formulation has a mathematical life of its own that accounts for the multidisciplinarity of real world problems, the multisourced uncertainties characterizing their solution, and the different thinking modes of the people involved. Only by interpolating between the full range of disciplines (including stochastic mathematics, physical science, neuropsychology, philosophy, and sociology) and the associated thinking modes can scientists arrive at a satisfactory account of problem-solving, and be able to distinguish between a technically complete problem-solution, and a solution that has social impact.

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  • Dept. of Geography, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA

    George Christakos

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