Distributed Information: Complexity Theory in the Novels of Neal Stephenson and Linda Negata.

This paper examines a strand of contemporary sf that draws significantly on complexity theory, in particular on new ideas about computation and information processing that bear on questions about the origins of life and intelligence, and evolution in complex adaptive systems. After a theoretical ove...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos

Publicado en:	Science Fiction Studies Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 223 - 246
Autor principal:	Johnston, John
Formato:	Literary Criticism
Publicado:	University of California Press Jul2001
Materias:	Criticism Stephenson, Neal, 1959- Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer, The (Book) Nagata, Linda Bohr Maker, The (Book) Deception Well (Book) Vast (Book) Literary style Fiction
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost