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Remington and Klein's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant (Hardcover, 8th edition): Christopher B. Wilson,... Remington and Klein's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant (Hardcover, 8th edition)
Christopher B. Wilson, Victor Nizet, Yvonne Maldonado, Jack S. Remington, Jerome O. Klein
R5,177 Discovery Miles 51 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Regarded as the definitive source of information in the field, Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant remains your indispensable source for authoritative, state-of-the-art answers. Edited by Drs. Wilson, Nizet, Maldonado, Remington, and Klein, this fully updated reference helps you apply the latest evidence-based recommendations in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infections found in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period in both premature and term infants. Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based recommendations and expert guidance from world authorities. Locate key content easily and identify clinical conditions quickly thanks to a consistent, highly user-friendly format now featuring a full-color design with hundreds of illustrations, and fresh perspectives from six new authoritative chapter lead authors. Explore what's changing in key areas such as: - emerging problems and concepts in maternal, fetal, and neonatal infectious diseases - anticipation and recognition of infections occurring in utero, during delivery, and in the neonatal period Stay on the cutting edge of your field with new and improved chapters including: obstetric factors associated with infections of the fetus and newborn infant; human milk; borella infections; tuberculosis; bordetella pertussis and other bordetella sp infections; herpes simplex; toxoplasmosis; pneumocystis and other less common fungal infections; and healthcare-associated infections in the nursery Keep up with the most relevant topics in fetal/neonatal infectious disease including new antimicrobial agents, gram- negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization of the fetus/mother. Overcome clinical challenges in developing countries where access to proper medical care is limited. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices. Identify and treat infections with the latest evidence-based information on fighting life-threatening diseases in the fetus and newborn infants.

Developments in Boundary Element Methods - Industrial applications (Paperback): P.K. Banerjee, B. Wilson Developments in Boundary Element Methods - Industrial applications (Paperback)
P.K. Banerjee, B. Wilson
R2,051 Discovery Miles 20 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume of the series has been specifically designed to show engineering applications of some of these codes together with sufficient exposition of the theoretical background so that a prospective code developer or a user can gain the necessary insight into the current status of BEM.

Goal Setting - How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve Your Goals (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Susan B. Wilson, Michael... Goal Setting - How to Create an Action Plan and Achieve Your Goals (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Susan B. Wilson, Michael S. Dobson
R340 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R129 (38%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Why is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them. This revised and updated edition of "Goal Setting" features worksheets, quizzes, and other practical tools, giving readers powerful techniques they can use to set a goal, make a plan, and acquire the resources and power necessary to achieve their objective. The book shows readers how to:

act upon their objectives in a precise, targeted way - recognize obstacles and overcome them - become more assertive - change counterproductive behavior - establish priorities - make the most of their time

Achieving goals takes hard work and discipline. This expanded edition of " Goal Setting" gives readers the tools and techniques to accomplish anything.

Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hardcover, 5th ed. 2020): David Weisburd, Chester Britt, David B. Wilson,... Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hardcover, 5th ed. 2020)
David Weisburd, Chester Britt, David B. Wilson, Alese Wooditch
R3,779 Discovery Miles 37 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This introductory textbook takes a building-block approach that emphasizes the application and interpretation of statistics in research in crime and justice. This text is meant for both students and professionals who want to gain a basic understanding of common statistical methods used in criminology and criminal justice before advancing to more complex statistical analyses in future volumes. This book emphasizes comprehension and interpretation. As the statistical methods discussed become more complex and demanding to compute, it integrates statistical software. It provides readers with an accessible understanding of popular statistical programs used to examine real-life crime and justice problems (including SPSS, Stata, and R). In addition, the book includes supplemental resources such as a glossary of key terms, practice questions, and sample data. Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice aims to give students and researchers a core understanding of statistical concepts and methods that will leave them with the confidence and tools to tackle the statistical problems in their own research work.

Questioning Architectural Judgment - The Problem of Codes in the United States (Hardcover, New): Steven A. Moore, Barbara B... Questioning Architectural Judgment - The Problem of Codes in the United States (Hardcover, New)
Steven A. Moore, Barbara B Wilson
R4,603 Discovery Miles 46 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book shines light on the problem of judgment, particularly in the realm of architectural "technics" and the codes that regulate it. The struggle to define "sustainability," and thus judge architecture through such lenses, is but one dimension of the contemporary problem of judgment. By providing the reader with an inherently interdisciplinary study of a particular discipline-architecture, it brings to the topic lenses that challenge the too frequently unexamined assumptions of the discipline. By situating architecture within a broader cultural field and using case studies to dissect the issues discussed, the book emphasizes that it is not simply a matter of designing better, more efficient, or more stringent codes to guide place-making, but a matter of reconstructing the boundaries of the systems to be coded. The authors are winners of the EDRA Place-Research Award 2014 for their work on the Green Alley Demonstration Project used in the book.

Questioning Architectural Judgment - The Problem of Codes in the United States (Paperback, New): Steven A. Moore, Barbara B... Questioning Architectural Judgment - The Problem of Codes in the United States (Paperback, New)
Steven A. Moore, Barbara B Wilson
R1,719 Discovery Miles 17 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book shines light on the problem of judgment, particularly in the realm of architectural "technics" and the codes that regulate it. The struggle to define "sustainability," and thus judge architecture through such lenses, is but one dimension of the contemporary problem of judgment. By providing the reader with an inherently interdisciplinary study of a particular discipline-architecture, it brings to the topic lenses that challenge the too frequently unexamined assumptions of the discipline. By situating architecture within a broader cultural field and using case studies to dissect the issues discussed, the book emphasizes that it is not simply a matter of designing better, more efficient, or more stringent codes to guide place-making, but a matter of reconstructing the boundaries of the systems to be coded. The authors are winners of the EDRA Place-Research Award 2014 for their work on the Green Alley Demonstration Project used in the book.

A Plain English Reference to the Book of Mormon (Paperback): Timothy Wilson, Timothy B Wilson A Plain English Reference to the Book of Mormon (Paperback)
Timothy Wilson, Timothy B Wilson
R823 R685 Discovery Miles 6 850 Save R138 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With notes that expound on ideas or share insights, and key concepts before each chapter, this book is a useful tool for students of all ages. Quickly and easily gain a better grasp on the stories, timelines, and relationships within "the keystone of our religion" with this book that's perfect for the whole family.

Advanced Mathematics and Mechanics Applications Using MATLAB (Hardcover, 3rd edition): David Halpern, Howard B. Wilson, Louis... Advanced Mathematics and Mechanics Applications Using MATLAB (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
David Halpern, Howard B. Wilson, Louis H. Turcotte
R5,708 Discovery Miles 57 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since its introduction in 1984, MATLAB's ever-growing popularity and functionality have secured its position as an industry-standard software package. The user-friendly, interactive environment of MATLAB 6.x, which includes a high-level programming language, versatile graphics capabilities, and abundance of intrinsic functions, helps users focus on their applications rather than on programming errors. MATLAB has now leapt far ahead of FORTRAN as the software of choice for engineering applications.

Getting the Goods - Ports, Labor, and the Logistics Revolution (Paperback): Edna Bonacich, Jake B. Wilson Getting the Goods - Ports, Labor, and the Logistics Revolution (Paperback)
Edna Bonacich, Jake B. Wilson
R802 Discovery Miles 8 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In Getting the Goods, Edna Bonacich and Jake B. Wilson focus on the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which together receive 40 percent of the nearly $2 trillion worth of goods imported annually to the United States to examine the impact of the logistics revolution on workers in transportation and distribution. Built around the invention of shipping containers and communications technology, the logistics revolution has enabled giant retailers like Walmart and Target to sell cheap consumer products made using low-wage labor in developing countries. The goods are shipped through an efficient, low-cost, intermodal freight system, in which containers are moved from factories in Asia to distribution centers across the United States without ever being opened.

Bonacich and Wilson follow the flow of imports from Asian factories, exploring the roles of importers, container shipping companies, the ports, railroad and trucking companies, and warehouses. At each stage, Getting the Goods raises important questions about how the logistics revolution affects logistics workers. Drawing extensively on interviews with workers and managers at all levels of the supply chain, on industry reports, and on economic data, Bonacich and Wilson find that, in general, conditions have deteriorated for workers. But they also discover that changes in the system of production and distribution provide new strategic opportunities for labor to gain power. A much-needed corrective to both uncritical celebrations of containerization and the global economy and pessimistic predictions about the future of the U.S. labor movement, Getting the Goods will become required reading for scholars and students in sociology, political economy, and labor studies."

Advanced Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hardcover, 5th ed. 2022): David Weisburd, David B. Wilson, Alese... Advanced Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hardcover, 5th ed. 2022)
David Weisburd, David B. Wilson, Alese Wooditch, Chester Britt
R2,935 Discovery Miles 29 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides the student, researcher or practitioner with the tools to understand many of the most commonly used advanced statistical analysis tools in criminology and criminal justice, and also to apply them to research problems. The volume is structured around two main topics, giving the user flexibility to find what they need quickly. The first is "the general linear model" which is the main analytic approach used to understand what influences outcomes in crime and justice. It presents a series of approaches from OLS multivariate regression, through logistic regression and multi-nomial regression, hierarchical regression, to count regression. The volume also examines alternative methods for estimating unbiased outcomes that are becoming more common in criminology and criminal justice, including analyses of randomized experiments and propensity score matching. It also examines the problem of statistical power, and how it can be used to better design studies. Finally, it discusses meta analysis, which is used to summarize studies; and geographic statistical analysis, which allows us to take into account the ways in which geographies may influence our statistical conclusions.

Thucydides: Pylos 425 BC; Book IV, 2-41 (Paperback): John B. Wilson Thucydides: Pylos 425 BC; Book IV, 2-41 (Paperback)
John B. Wilson
R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Book IV 2-41 of the Thucydides: History of the Peloponnesian War concerns the events of the campaign fought at Pylos and the island of Sphacteria between the Athenians and the Spartans in 425 BC. J.B. Wilson's much cited edition includes a Greek text and translation, followed by supplementary tets. The bulk of the volume consists of historical and topographical notes analysing in detail the events of the campaign based on both close textual analysis of Thucydides account, and first hand experience of the geography of the area.

Efficiency of Manufacturing Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983): B. Wilson Efficiency of Manufacturing Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)
B. Wilson
R1,603 Discovery Miles 16 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Advanced Research Institute (A.R. 1.) on "the efficiency of Manufacturing Systems" was held under the auspices of the NATO Special Programm~ Panel on Systems Science as a part of the NATO Science Committee's continuous effort to promote the advancement of science through international co-operation. Advanced Research Institutes are organised for the purpose of bringing together experts in a particular field of interest to identify and make known the present state of knowledge in that area and, through informed debate, to make recommendations for directions for future research that would benefit the community at large. To this end two kinds of contribution were obtained by invitation. There were those papers which were about the current state of work in the area of manufacturing systems and its organisation; in addition three theme papers were presented to provide a stimulus to the discussion in terms of ways of thinking, both about the area and about the kind of research needed.

Power Transducers for Sonics and Ultrasonics - Proceedings of the International Workshop, Held in Toulon, France, June 12 and... Power Transducers for Sonics and Ultrasonics - Proceedings of the International Workshop, Held in Toulon, France, June 12 and 13, 1990 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
Bernard F. Hamonic, Oscar B. Wilson, Jean-Noel Decarpigny
R2,968 Discovery Miles 29 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Power Transducers for Sonics and Ultrasonics approaches all aspects of high-power problems in electroacoustic transducers. The eighteen lectures contained in this book focus on topics in sonar and macrosonic transducer design, new material developments for transducers, transducer modelling, and power electronics. Possible future trends and developments are outlined.

Epstein-Barr Virus Protocols (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001): Joanna B. Wilson, Gerhard H. W. May Epstein-Barr Virus Protocols (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001)
Joanna B. Wilson, Gerhard H. W. May
R4,589 Discovery Miles 45 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The discovery of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) by Epstein, Achong, and Barr, reported in 1964 (Lancet 1:702-703), was stimulated by Denis Burkitt's rec- nition of a novel African childhood lymphoma and his postulation that an infectious agent was involved in the tumor's etiology (Nature194:232-234, 1962). Since then, molecular and cellular biological and computational technologies have progressed by leaps and bounds. The advent of recombinant DNA technology opened the possibilities of genetic research more than most would have realized. Not only have the molecular tools permitted the analyses of viral mechanisms, but, importantly, they have formed the basis for discerning viral presence and, subsequently, viral involvement in an increasing number of diseases. Though in every field of science the search for further knowledge is likely to be a limitless phenomenon, the distinct goal in EBV research, namely, to gain sufficient insight into the viral-host interaction to be able to intercept the pathogenic process, is beginning to be realized. Epstein-Barr virus research has effectively entered the postgenomic era that began with the sequencing of the first strains, cloned in the mid to late 1980s.

Courts and Power in Latin America and Africa (Hardcover): B. Wilson, S. Gloppen, R. Gargarella, Morten Kinander, E. Skaar Courts and Power in Latin America and Africa (Hardcover)
B. Wilson, S. Gloppen, R. Gargarella, Morten Kinander, E. Skaar
R1,394 R1,091 Discovery Miles 10 910 Save R303 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Why do courts hold political power-holders accountable in some democratic and democratizing countries, but not in others? And, why do some courts remain very timid while others--under seemingly similar circumstances--become "hyper-active"? These are questions of central theoretical and practical importance in a context of increasing juridification of politics in many parts of the world, combined with persisting problems of holding elected leaders to account. This book contributes to the ongoing debate over the institutionalization of democratic accountability and examines the "accountability function" exercised by higher courts in Latin America and Africa.

Interactive Modeling - A Powerful Technique for Teaching Children (Paperback, New): Margaret B Wilson Interactive Modeling - A Powerful Technique for Teaching Children (Paperback, New)
Margaret B Wilson
R946 Discovery Miles 9 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Take your teaching to a new level. Use Interactive Modeling to teach academic and social skills, routines, transitions, use of materials - any behavior, skill, or routine that needs to be done in a specific way. When teachers use this technique, children quickly learn exactly what to do, and they remember better. You'll spend less time reteaching, and your students will spend more time learning.

Specialist teachers, parents, coaches, and any other adults who work with children can adapt and use this technique.

This book includes sample lessons, scripts, a planning guide, and a summary of research on the principles behind Interactive Modeling.

100 Things Colts Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Paperback): Phillip B Wilson 100 Things Colts Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Paperback)
Phillip B Wilson; Foreword by Jim Irsay
R576 R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Save R65 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Revealing the most critical moments and important facts about Colts football, "100 Things Colts Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" discusses past and present players, coaches, and teams through the years. Throughout the pages, readers will find pep talks, records, and Indianapolis NFL lore to test their knowledge, including details on the team's 2012 season that encompassed a return to the playoffs, quarterback Andrew Luck's success, and head coach Chuck Pagano's battle with leukemia; highlights of Manning's record-setting career in Indianapolis; and profiles of unforgettable Colts personalities such as Ted Marchibroda, Bill Polian, and Bob Lamey. Die-hard fans from the early days of Eric Dickerson and Jim Harbaugh as well as new supporters will cherish this book of everything Colts fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

Epstein-Barr Virus Protocols (Hardcover, 2001 ed.): Joanna B. Wilson, Gerhard H. W. May Epstein-Barr Virus Protocols (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
Joanna B. Wilson, Gerhard H. W. May
R4,898 Discovery Miles 48 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The discovery of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) by Epstein, Achong, and Barr, reported in 1964 (Lancet 1:702-703), was stimulated by Denis Burkitt's rec- nition of a novel African childhood lymphoma and his postulation that an infectious agent was involved in the tumor's etiology (Nature194:232-234, 1962). Since then, molecular and cellular biological and computational technologies have progressed by leaps and bounds. The advent of recombinant DNA technology opened the possibilities of genetic research more than most would have realized. Not only have the molecular tools permitted the analyses of viral mechanisms, but, importantly, they have formed the basis for discerning viral presence and, subsequently, viral involvement in an increasing number of diseases. Though in every field of science the search for further knowledge is likely to be a limitless phenomenon, the distinct goal in EBV research, namely, to gain sufficient insight into the viral-host interaction to be able to intercept the pathogenic process, is beginning to be realized. Epstein-Barr virus research has effectively entered the postgenomic era that began with the sequencing of the first strains, cloned in the mid to late 1980s.

Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs - A Model for Professional Practice (Paperback): Amy B. Wilson, Carmen M. Mccallum,... Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs - A Model for Professional Practice (Paperback)
Amy B. Wilson, Carmen M. Mccallum, Matthew R. Shupp
R1,289 Discovery Miles 12 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs provides a new, action-oriented model that addresses what supervisors should do to create more inclusive environments for all staff and to help inform socially just practice. Grounded in theory and research and framed through the lens of continuous professional development and personal growth, this book helps Student Affairs professionals at all levels develop effective leadership skills that demonstrate multicultural competence. Providing a conceptual model and self-assessment tool to enhance professionals' preparation for supervision, this book also helps readers reflect upon their own capacity to enact an inclusive supervisory approach through the use of case studies and end-of-chapter questions.

The Dog's Mind - Understanding Your Dog's Behavior (Hardcover): Bruce Fogle The Dog's Mind - Understanding Your Dog's Behavior (Hardcover)
Bruce Fogle; Illustrated by Anne B. Wilson
R836 R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Save R144 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Quite simply this is an excellent book. It is well-written, with snatches of dry humour. It should be mandatory reading for anybody who keeps a dog or has intentions of so doing." -R. W. F. Poole, "Daily Telegraph"

How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn, relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional makeup? Why do they suffer from stress and how can it be coped with? Over the last few years a substantial body of knowledge has been built up about the psychology of dog behavior. Combining more than twenty years of practical experience as a veterinary clinician with a personal knowledge and understanding of the latest international research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works.

Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs - A Model for Professional Practice (Hardcover): Amy B. Wilson, Carmen M. Mccallum,... Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs - A Model for Professional Practice (Hardcover)
Amy B. Wilson, Carmen M. Mccallum, Matthew R. Shupp
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Inclusive Supervision in Student Affairs provides a new, action-oriented model that addresses what supervisors should do to create more inclusive environments for all staff and to help inform socially just practice. Grounded in theory and research and framed through the lens of continuous professional development and personal growth, this book helps Student Affairs professionals at all levels develop effective leadership skills that demonstrate multicultural competence. Providing a conceptual model and self-assessment tool to enhance professionals' preparation for supervision, this book also helps readers reflect upon their own capacity to enact an inclusive supervisory approach through the use of case studies and end-of-chapter questions.

Advanced Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Paperback, 5th ed. 2022): David Weisburd, David B. Wilson, Alese... Advanced Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Paperback, 5th ed. 2022)
David Weisburd, David B. Wilson, Alese Wooditch, Chester Britt
R2,575 Discovery Miles 25 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides the student, researcher or practitioner with the tools to understand many of the most commonly used advanced statistical analysis tools in criminology and criminal justice, and also to apply them to research problems. The volume is structured around two main topics, giving the user flexibility to find what they need quickly. The first is "the general linear model" which is the main analytic approach used to understand what influences outcomes in crime and justice. It presents a series of approaches from OLS multivariate regression, through logistic regression and multi-nomial regression, hierarchical regression, to count regression. The volume also examines alternative methods for estimating unbiased outcomes that are becoming more common in criminology and criminal justice, including analyses of randomized experiments and propensity score matching. It also examines the problem of statistical power, and how it can be used to better design studies. Finally, it discusses meta analysis, which is used to summarize studies; and geographic statistical analysis, which allows us to take into account the ways in which geographies may influence our statistical conclusions.

Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Paperback, 5th ed. 2020): David Weisburd, Chester Britt, David B. Wilson,... Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Paperback, 5th ed. 2020)
David Weisburd, Chester Britt, David B. Wilson, Alese Wooditch
R2,859 Discovery Miles 28 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This introductory textbook takes a building-block approach that emphasizes the application and interpretation of statistics in research in crime and justice. This text is meant for both students and professionals who want to gain a basic understanding of common statistical methods used in criminology and criminal justice before advancing to more complex statistical analyses in future volumes. This book emphasizes comprehension and interpretation. As the statistical methods discussed become more complex and demanding to compute, it integrates statistical software. It provides readers with an accessible understanding of popular statistical programs used to examine real-life crime and justice problems (including SPSS, Stata, and R). In addition, the book includes supplemental resources such as a glossary of key terms, practice questions, and sample data. Basic Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice aims to give students and researchers a core understanding of statistical concepts and methods that will leave them with the confidence and tools to tackle the statistical problems in their own research work.

Immunization Safety Review - Multiple Immunizations and Immune Dysfunction (Paperback): Immunization Safety Review Committee Immunization Safety Review - Multiple Immunizations and Immune Dysfunction (Paperback)
Immunization Safety Review Committee; Edited by Marie C. McCormick, Christopher B. Wilson, Kathleen Stratton; Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, …
R1,307 Discovery Miles 13 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

By two years of age, healthy infants in the United States can receive up to 20 vaccinations to protect against 11 diseases. Although most people know that vaccines effectively protect against serious infectious diseases, approximately one-quarter of parents in a recent survey believe that infants get more vaccines than are good for them, and that too many immunizations could overwhelm an infant's immune system. The Immunization Safety Review Committee reviewed the evidence regarding the hypothesis that multiple immunizations increase the risk for immune dysfunction. Specifically, the committee looked at evidence of potential biological mechanisms and at epidemiological evidence for or against causality related to risk for infections, the autoimmune disease type 1 diabetes, and allergic disorders.

Soft Systems Methodology - Conceptual Model Building & its Contribution (Hardcover): B. Wilson Soft Systems Methodology - Conceptual Model Building & its Contribution (Hardcover)
B. Wilson
R1,748 Discovery Miles 17 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"SSM offers an elegantly simple approach that is both powerful, yet non-threatening and one that forces organisations to confront questions essential to their very survival such as, "Are we doing the right thing?"
From the Foreword by Mike Duffy, Operations Director, The Smith Group

Since its inception more than thirty years ago, the benefits of using Soft Systems Methodology for problem solving has gained worldwide recognition. Yet, despite recognising the importance of SSM, students and practitioners still experience considerable difficulty with the intellectual process involved.

Based on a lifetime experience as an academic and consultant, Brian Wilson provides guidance on how to develop a range of conceptual models across a variety of business problems. Building on his earlier work in Systems: Concepts, Methodologies and Applications he takes a practical approach to the topic based on the premise that all organisations are unique. He develops concepts to articulate ways of thinking about complexity. These are an alternative to mathematically-based concepts, and they offer rigorous, and defensible ways of answering the question 'What do we take the organisation to be?' A model of the most appropriate and relevant concept for your own organisation can then be successfully developed and applied.

Of relevance to organisations of any type, or any size, this book shows how model building within SSM can be used to cope with real-life problems. It will be an invaluable resource for students and practitioners in both the public and private sectors.

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