Physics of self-organization and evolution

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ebeling, Werner, 1936-
Other Authors:	Feistel, Rainer
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Weinheim : Chichester : Wiley-VCH ; John Wiley [distributor], 2011.
Subjects:	Self-organizing systems. Synergetics. Thermodynamic equilibrium. Evolution (Biology) Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction to the Field of Self-Organization
Fundamental Laws of Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics
Evolution of Earth and the Terrestrial Climate
Nonlinear Dynamics, Instabilities, and Fluctuations
Self-Reproduction, Multistability, and Information Transfer as Basic Mechanisms of Evolution
Competition and Selection Processes
Models of Evolution Processes
Self-Organization of Information and Symbols
On the Origin of Life
Conclusion and Outlook.