Dealing with Complexity: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of System

Description: Dealing with Complexity by Robert L. Flood, Ewart R. Carson Contents 11. Summary . . . Making Sense of the Issues . . Introduction . . . . Science and Matters of Society . Summary . Tying It All Together . . . . Introduction . . . . Critical Systems Thinking 253 11. Conclusion 254 Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contents 11. 2. 2. Four Main Areas of Dispute 247 11. 2. 3. Summary . . . 248 11. 3. Making Sense of the Issues . . 248 11. 3. 1. Introduction . . . . 248 11. 3. 2. The Scientific Approach 248 11. 3. 3. Science and Matters of Society . 249 11. 3. 4. Summary . 251 11. 4. Tying It All Together . . . . 251 11. 4. 1. Introduction . . . . 251 11. 4. 2. A Unifying Framework 251 11. 4. 3. Critical Systems Thinking 253 11. 4. 4. Summary 254 11. 5. Conclusion 254 Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chapter One SYSTEMS Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts 1. 1. INTRODUCTION We start this book with Theme A (see Figure P. I in the Preface), which aims to develop an essential and fundamental understanding of systems science. So, what is systems science? When asked to explain what systems science is all about, many systems scientists are confronted with a rather daunting task. The discipline tends to be presented and understood in a fragmented way and very few people hold an overview understanding of the subject matter, while also having sufficient in-depth competence in many and broad-ranging subject areas where the ideas are used. Indeed, it was precisely this difficulty that identified the need for a comprehensive well-documented account such as is presented here in Dealing with Complexity. Author Biography About the authors Robert L. Flood, born 1955, is Professor of Management Sciences at the University of Hull, UK. He worked for 8 years in management with Paramount Pictures, National Opinion Polls and the Berkshire Area Health Authority, and actively pursues his management interests through consultancy, mainly in commercial organisations. He has authored 4 books, edited 2 others, is founding editor of the journal Systems Practice and has published in many other learned journals. Professor Flood holds a PhD in Systems Science and is also a Chartered Engineer. Michael C. Jackson, born 1951, is P Table of Contents One. Systems: Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts.- Two. Systems and Complexity.- Three. Systems and Measurement.- Four. Systems and Modeling: Diagrams and System Identification.- Five. Systems View of Management and Organizations.- Six. Systems Approach to "Problem Solving".- Seven. Systems Theory in International Relations.- Eight. Building Models of Dynamic Processes.- Nine. Quantitative Cybernetics.- Ten. System and Model Decomposition.- Eleven. Systems Science: Making Sense of the Philosophical Issues.- References.- References. Review from a review of the first edition: `A good introduction to systems science ... suitable as an introductory text for students in systems science and related areas. ... The book is well written and the text is supplemented with useful figures. International Journal for General Systems Long Description Contents 11. 2. 2. Four Main Areas of Dispute 247 11. 2. 3. Summary . . . 248 11. 3. Making Sense of the Issues . . 248 11. 3. 1. Introduction . . . . 248 11. 3. 2. The Scientific Approach 248 11. 3. 3. Science and Matters of Society . 249 11. 3. 4. Summary . 251 11. 4. Tying It All Together . . . . 251 11. 4. 1. Introduction . . . . 251 11. 4. 2. A Unifying Framework 251 11. 4. 3. Critical Systems Thinking 253 11. 4. 4. Summary 254 11. 5. Conclusion 254 Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chapter One SYSTEMS Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts 1. 1. INTRODUCTION We start this book with Theme A (see Figure P. I in the Preface), which aims to develop an essential and fundamental understanding of systems science. So, what is systems science? When asked to explain what systems science is all about, many systems scientists are confronted with a rather daunting task. The discipline tends to be presented and understood in a fragmented way and very few people hold an overview understanding of the subject matter, while also having sufficient in-depth competence in many and broad-ranging subject areas where the ideas are used. Indeed, it was precisely this difficulty that identified the need for a comprehensive well-documented account such as is presented here in Dealing with Complexity. Review Quote from a review of the first edition: A good introduction to systems science ... suitable as an introductory text for students in systems science and related areas. ... The book is well written and the text is supplemented with useful figures. International Journal for General Systems Details ISBN030644299X Author Ewart R. Carson Series Language of Science Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 030644299X ISBN-13 9780306442995 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 003 Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-03-31 Subtitle An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title DEALING W/COMPLEXITY 1993/E 2/ Pages 280 Imprint Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers DOI 10.1007/b108866 AU Release Date 1993-03-31 NZ Release Date 1993-03-31 US Release Date 1993-03-31 UK Release Date 1993-03-31 Publisher Springer Science+Business Media Edition Description 2nd ed. 1993 Alternative 9781441932273 Illustrations XVI, 280 p. Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96251125;

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