Critical Transitions in Nature and Society Princeton and Woodstock

摘要

Marten Scheffer's Critical Transitions in Nature and Society is a very readable introduction to dynamical systems theory. It addresses questions of vital importance: how systems (including Earth's life support systems) can respond to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Scheffer brings up a wealth of case studies and clear examples to illustrate key concepts - as well as to stress the crucial relevance of the discipline.