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Designing Social Systems in a Changing World
In this original text/reference, Bela H. Banathy discusses a broad range of design approaches, models, methods, and tools, together with the theoretical and philosophical bases of social systems design. he explores the existing knowledge bases of systems design; introduces and integrates concepts from other fields that contribute to design thinking and practice; and thoroughly explains how competence in social systems design empowers people to direct their progress and create a truly participative democracy. Based on advanced learning theory and practice, the text's material is enhanced by helpful diagrams that illustrate novel concepts and problem sets that allow readers to apply these concepts.
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Designing Social Systems in a Changing World
In this original text/reference, Bela H. Banathy discusses a broad range of design approaches, models, methods, and tools, together with the theoretical and philosophical bases of social systems design. he explores the existing knowledge bases of systems design; introduces and integrates concepts from other fields that contribute to design thinking and practice; and thoroughly explains how competence in social systems design empowers people to direct their progress and create a truly participative democracy. Based on advanced learning theory and practice, the text's material is enhanced by helpful diagrams that illustrate novel concepts and problem sets that allow readers to apply these concepts.
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Designing Social Systems in a Changing World

Designing Social Systems in a Changing World

by Bela H. Banathy
Designing Social Systems in a Changing World

Designing Social Systems in a Changing World

by Bela H. Banathy

Overview

In this original text/reference, Bela H. Banathy discusses a broad range of design approaches, models, methods, and tools, together with the theoretical and philosophical bases of social systems design. he explores the existing knowledge bases of systems design; introduces and integrates concepts from other fields that contribute to design thinking and practice; and thoroughly explains how competence in social systems design empowers people to direct their progress and create a truly participative democracy. Based on advanced learning theory and practice, the text's material is enhanced by helpful diagrams that illustrate novel concepts and problem sets that allow readers to apply these concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781475799835
Publisher: Springer US
Publication date: 07/01/2013
Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Pages: 372
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- I. Understanding Design.- 2. What is Design? Why Do We Need It?.- 3. The Products and Processes of Design.- 4. The Design Landscape.- II. Adding Value to Systems Design and How Systems Design Adds Value to Society.- 5. Design as a Multidimensional Inquiry.- 6. Getting Ready for Design.- 7. Evaluation and Value Adding.- 8. The Journey Continues.- References.
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