Complexity Theory: An Overview with Potential Applications for the Social Sciences (open access)

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

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: December 22, 2018
Creator: Turner, John R. & Baker, Rose M.
System: The UNT Digital Library