Thinking in systems : a primer

IN-10449, Amazon.in 2025-09-17

A Note from the Author ix,A Note from the Editor xi, Introduction: The Systems Lens p.1,Part One: System Structure and Behavior One. The Basics p.11, Two. A Brief Visit to The Systems Zoo p.35, Part Two: Systems and Us ,three. Why Systems Work So Well p.75, Four. Why Systems Surprise us p.86, Five. System Traps And Opportunities p.111,Part Three: Creating Change--In Systems And In Our Philosophy Six. Leverage Points-Places to Intervene in a System p.145, Seven. Living In A World of Systems p.166, Appendix System Definitions: A Glossary p.187, Summary Of Systems Principles p.188, Springing The System Traps p.191,Places To Intervene In A System p.194, Guidelines For Living In A World Of Systems p.194, Model Equations p.195, Notes p.204, Bibliography Of Systems Resources p,208, Editor's Acknowledgments p.211, About The Author p.213,Index p.215.