Since the dawn of human history people have been facing problems
arising from the operations of systems in which they themselves are
a part. However, the idea that systematic scrutiny in the spirit of
science can help solve them, became widespread only in this
century. The Handbook of Systems Analysis brings together in
systematic form the core of the systems analysis knowledge and
experience it has developed so far. The Handbook of Systems
Analysis consists of three volumes: the first offers an overview
aimed at a widely varied audience of practitioners and those
interested in the problems treated by systems analysis; volume two
is aimed at a more technical audience and deals with how a systems
analysis study proceeds and resolves the technical and professional
issues. Now this third volume exemplifies the general principles
and wide variety of practice by means of eight carefully selected
cases described by the principal analysts involved. Like the first
volume, it is accessible to a wide variety of people professional
and non-professional who are interested in how such work is carried
out and what its useful effects can be. Features include:
- a comprehensive approach without undue technical detail, giving
a clear view of what was done and how it achieved its aims
- an overview discussion drawing together the aspects of the
practice exemplified by the cases
- a truly international approach contributors and case studies
come from many countries
- complete references to the background and supporting
material
Those working in operational research, management science, and
policy analysis will find that this book, and the other two volumes
in the set, add value and goodpractice to their work. The three
volumes of the Handbook of Systems Analysis are: Handbook of
Systems Analysis: Volume One Overview of Uses, Procedures,
Applications, and Practice (ISBN 0-471-90743-X) Handbook of Systems
Analysis: Volume Two Craft Issues and Procedural Choices (ISBN
0-471-92020-7) Handbook of Systems Analysis: Volume Three Cases
(ISBN 0-471-95357-1) Handbook of Systems Analysis Three Volume Set
(ISBN 0-471-96301-1)
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