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Social Expansion versus Social Fragmentation

Adaptation and Self-Organizing Systems 2008-10-01 v1

Abstract

The process of social expansion in Europe can be better understood with various concepts related to complexity science. Findings of exploratory research show a typical process of social expansion in Europe within the period 1495-1945, in which wars have been instrumental. Furthermore, this research enables the identification of vulnerabilities, and conditions for success in a process of social expansion.

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@article{arxiv.0809.5196,
  title  = {Social Expansion versus Social Fragmentation},
  author = {Ingo Piepers},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0809.5196},
  year   = {2008}
}

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7 pages

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