Sociocybernetic Paradoxes: Observation, Control And Evolution Of Self-steering Systems - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0803997361 ISBN 13 : 9780803997363

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 1986

Synopsis

In this stimulating work, thirteen distinguished scholars examine and aim to reconcile the paradox that social systems tend to steer themselves with the knowledge that they are, at the same time, subject to steering and control from outside. 'Sociocybernetics' is the term they have coined to describe the tools used in the analysis of this paradox; tools which have themselves evolved from and influenced cybernetics and general systems theory.

Sociocybernetic Paradoxes surveys both the possibilities and limitations of cybernetics in the analysis and treatment of social problems: Part One looks at concrete experiences of the steering of specific social systems; Part Two examines the planning, hierarchy and views of soci

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1986
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0803997361
• ISBN 13: 9780803997363
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Éditeur: Zouwen J. Van Der, Geyer Felix, Geyer R. Felix
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible