5. Variation in Complex Systems

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Prelude: The Meaning of Diversity 1
5. 1. On Diversity and Complexity 16
6. 2. Measuring Diversity 54
7. 3. The Creation and Evolution of Diversity 79
8. 4. Constraints on Diversity 127
9. 5. Variation in Complex Systems 148
10. 6. Diversity’s Inescapable Benefits I: Averaging 167
11. 7. Diversity’s Inescapable Benefits II: Diminishing Returns to Types 183
12. 8. Diversity’s Impact in Complex Systems 196
13. 9. Parting Thoughts 249
14. Bibliography 257
15. Notes 271
16. Index 281