Systems Thinking: Coping with 21st Century Problems

by John Boardman, Brian Sauser

Overview

By examining the links and interactions between elements of a system, systems thinking is becoming increasingly relevant when dealing with global challenges, from terrorism to energy to healthcare. Addressing these seemingly intractable systems problems in our society, Systems Thinking: Coping with 21st Century Problems focuses on the inhere

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040069516
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/17/2008
Series:	Systems Innovation Book Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

John Boardman, Brian Sauser

Table of Contents

Perspectives. Concepts. Engineering. Dynamics. Soft. Systemigrams. Togetherness. Of. Paradox. Complex. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Comments from readers...
— At first I purchased the book as a way to prepare for my defense, then I found myself turning the pages faster and faster ... I loved the book... .
— Good information. Good foundational material.
— Wonderful, just like sliced bread.
— As expected, the book is excellent. ... really like the time to think exercises.
— Very refreshing take on thinking about systems... .
— As a sociologist, my substantive interest is in building societal capacity for and expression of compassion. I am thrilled by your approach!
— Great book, great tool!
— Brilliant!! Much better than a Harry Potter movie.

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