{"product_id":"9783540224952","title":"Understanding Complex Systems: Life, Earth, and Beyond","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Complex Systems: Life, Earth, and Beyond\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKleidon, Axel; Lorenz, Ralph D.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe present volume studies the application of concepts from non-equilibrium thermodynamics to a variety of research topics. Emphasis is on the Maximum Entropy Production (MEP) principle and applications to Geosphere-Biosphere couplings. Written by leading researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, the book presents a first coherent account of an emerging field at the interface of thermodynamics, geophysics and life sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2004-11-18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783540224952\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/b12042\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 264\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45382480920716,"sku":"9783540224952","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783540224952.jpg?v=1774496301","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783540224952","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}