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Engineering complex systems

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  • J. M. Ottino

    (the R. R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Northwestern University)

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The emergent properties of complex systems are far removed from the traditional preoccupation of engineers with design and purpose.

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  • J. M. Ottino, 2004. "Engineering complex systems," Nature, Nature, vol. 427(6973), pages 399-399, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:427:y:2004:i:6973:d:10.1038_427399a
    DOI: 10.1038/427399a
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