| Designing Social Systems in a Changing World Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Banathy, Bela H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1475799837 ISBN-13: 9781475799835 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $237.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Dewey: 301 |
| Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.21 lbs) 372 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this original text/reference, Bela H. Banathy discusses a broad range of design approaches, models, methods, and tools, together with the theoretical and philosophical bases of social systems design. he explores the existing knowledge bases of systems design; introduces and integrates concepts from other fields that contribute to design thinking and practice; and thoroughly explains how competence in social systems design empowers people to direct their progress and create a truly participative democracy. Based on advanced learning theory and practice, the text's material is enhanced by helpful diagrams that illustrate novel concepts and problem sets that allow readers to apply these concepts. |