Within a conceptual framework that is developed in the two first
chapters, the actual application of systems thinking is described
across a broad field of cases representing research, teaching,
decision support and construction. All cases are presented by
experts who have actually been involved in the activities they
describe. Thus, the broad selection of cases captures the great
variation of systems thinking and how it is integrated into models
and theories and solid knowledge pertaining to different
substantive areas. At the same time all case study authors address
the same set of questions that are developed in the conceptual
chapters. This gives comparability across cases - chapters - and
brings cohesion to the book. The focus on Sweden, an advanced
country in systems thinking, reinforces the unitary context in
which comparison can be made between a systems approach for better
research (theory), better practice and better design and
construction.
Most recent literature on systems thinking has a general (often
philosophical) perspective, concerns computer systems or focuses on
one highly specific problem. A special feature of this book is
that, while it concerns a single nation, it simultaneously contains
a broad overview of systems analysis in a number of important issue
areas, for research as well as practice, against a penetrating
background description of what systems analysis is, how it
functions, what problems it represents and what results it may
produce.
The book is intended for a broad readership and can be
appreciated by experts on systems thinking and analysis as well as
by students, teachers, researchers, planners and policy makers who
want to learn more aboutthis topic. The book should be useful in
university teaching in several disciplines.
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