Complex Systems in Our World: A creative exploration of systems and complexity theory

Thinxygen books take bright, gifted, creative and curious young people on a thrilling journey of exploration that extends far beyond the confines of conventional school curricula. A portal to a new world of creative discovery and learning, books in this series tackle complex topics designed to excite and inspire unique young thinkers. Aimed at enhancing general knowledge, lateral and analytical thinking, vocabulary and creativity, these challenging texts offer a new way for exceptional young minds to explore some of the most incredible ideas – both in and out of this world.

About Complex Systems in Our World

Bright, curious, gifted and creative teens can now uncover the worlds of systems and complexity theory – captivating, interdisciplinary fields that explore often overlooked questions: Just how do systems work? How do the pieces within them fit together? How do wholes become more than the mere sums of their parts?

From the human body, to ant colonies, superorganisms and cities, this concise, full-colour, richly illustrated guide takes the reader on a captivating journey of discovery. From the principles that underlie emergence, adaptive change, patterns and regularity, to the world of complexity theory and more, readers explore, uncover and learn as they apply their ingenuity to gain a completely new perspective on some of the extraordinary systems at work on our planet.

E L Strauss is the founder of Thinxygen, a learning platform dedicated to creating exciting, innovative content for curious, gifted and creative young thinkers.