Thinking in systems : a primer

Thinking in systems : a primer / Donella H. Meadows ; edited by Diana Wright.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Meadows, Donella H.
Other Authors: Wright, Diana, 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., ©2008.
Subjects:
System analysis > Simulation methods.
Decision making > Simulation methods.
Critical thinking > Simulation methods.
Sustainable development > Simulation methods.
Social sciences > Simulation methods.
Economic development > Environmental aspects > Simulation methods.
Population > Economic aspects > Simulation methods.
Pollution > Economic aspects > Simulation methods.
Environmental education > Simulation methods.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : The systems lens : Part I. System structure and behavior : The basics
  • A brief visit to the systems zoo
  • Part II. Systems and us : Why systems work so well
  • Why systems surprise us
  • System traps, and opportunities
  • Part III. Creating change: in systems and in our philosophy : Leverage points: paces to intervene in a system
  • Living in a world of systems
  • Appendix : System definitions: a glossary ; Summary of system principles ; Springing the system traps ; Places to intervene in a system ; Guidelines for living in a world of systems ; Model equations.

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