Chapter 1. Complexity in Universal Evolution – A Big History Perspective. An Introduction (David LePoire).- Part I. Complexity Theory for Big History.- Chapter 2. Introduction to Complexity Theory for Big History (David LePoire).- Chapter 3. Complexity as a Unifying Framework: From the Big Bang to Human Societies (Lowell Gustafson).- Chapter 4. Complexity Pyramids and Energy Rate Density: A Quantified ...Täielik kirjeldus
Chapter 1. Complexity in Universal Evolution – A Big History Perspective. An Introduction (David LePoire).- Part I. Complexity Theory for Big History.- Chapter 2. Introduction to Complexity Theory for Big History (David LePoire).- Chapter 3. Complexity as a Unifying Framework: From the Big Bang to Human Societies (Lowell Gustafson).- Chapter 4. Complexity Pyramids and Energy Rate Density: A Quantified System Hierarchy for Big History (Martin van Duin).- Part II. Cosmic Complexity.- Chapter 5. The Evolution of Complexity in the Stelliferous Era: Observations and Patterns (Andrey Korotayev).- Chapter 6. Energy Flow and Emergence of Complexity in the Universe’s Structure (David LePoire).- Part III. Chemical and Geological Complexity.- Chapter 7. Chemical Evolution in Cosmos and Earth (Leonid Grinin).- Chapter 8. The Earth’s Pivotal Role in Big History: <BR>From Cosmic Evolution to Life’s Emergence (David LePoire).- Chapter 9. Geological Evolution: A Bridge Between Cosmic and Earthly Development in Big History (Leonid Grinin).- Part IV. Biological Complexity.- Chapter 10. Viruses in Big History: Evolutionary Roles and Complex Systems (Anton Grinin).- Chapter 11. Biology Education through Big History’s Complex Systems Thinking (Paul Narguizian).- Chapter 12. Biological and Social Phases of Big History and Complexity Growth (Leonid Grinin).