Concise Introduction to Systems Thinking - Kristof Van Assche;Gert Verschraegen;Monica Gruezmacher

In this Concise Introduction, Kristof Van Assche, Gert Verschraegen and Monica Gruezmacher provide an accessible explanation of the complex genealogy of systems thinking. Covering both social and natural sciences, the authors present the key implications of this perspective for the understanding and transformation of systems and their context.

Key Features:

Unravels the complex lineage of systems thinkingPresents key concepts and authors in systems thinkingSheds a new light on both interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarityAnalyses the ambitions of systems thinking to transcend disciplinary boundaries and address Grand ChallengesTraces the evolution of general systems theory and cybernetics from the mid- 20th century to today

The Concise Introduction to Systems Thinking is an essential read for scholars and students of policy and administration, management, environmental science, innovation and sociology, particularly those interested in understanding the complex interactions between social and ecological systems.

In this Concise Introduction, Kristof Van Assche, Gert Verschraegen and Monica Gruezmacher provide an accessible explanation of the complex genealogy of systems thinking. Covering both social and natural sciences, the authors present the key implications of this perspective for the understanding and transformation of systems and their context.