Thinking in systems : a primer / Donella H. Meadows ; edited by Diana Wright.
2008
QA402 .M425 2008eb
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Thinking in systems : a primer / Donella H. Meadows ; edited by Diana Wright.
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9781603581486 (electronic book)
9781603580557
184407725X
9781603580557
184407725X
Publication Details
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008.
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English
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1 online resource (xiii, 218 pages) : illustrations
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QA402 .M425 2008eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
361.25
Summary
"Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world showing readers how to develop the systems-thinking skills that thought leaders across the globe consider critical for 21st-century life. While readers will learn the conceptual tools and methods of systems thinking the heart of the book is grander than methodology. Donella Meadows was known as much for nurturing positive outcomes as she was for delving into the science behind global dilemmas. She reminds readers to pay attention to what is important not just what is quantifiable to stay humble and to continue to learn. In a world growing ever more complicated crowded and interdependent Thinking in Systems helps readers avoid confusion and helplessness the first step toward finding proactive and effective solutions. A vital read for students professionals and all those concerned with economics business sustainability and the environment"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: the systems lens
System structures and behavior
The basics
A brief visit to the systems zoo
Systems and us
Why systems work so well
Why systems surprise us
Systems traps ... and opportunities
Creating change
in systems and in our philosophy Leverage points
places to intervene in a system
Living in a world of systems
Appendix
System definitions: a glossary
Summary of systems principles
Springing the system trap
Places to intervene in a system
Guidelines for living in a world of systems
Model equations.
System structures and behavior
The basics
A brief visit to the systems zoo
Systems and us
Why systems work so well
Why systems surprise us
Systems traps ... and opportunities
Creating change
in systems and in our philosophy Leverage points
places to intervene in a system
Living in a world of systems
Appendix
System definitions: a glossary
Summary of systems principles
Springing the system trap
Places to intervene in a system
Guidelines for living in a world of systems
Model equations.