Cybernetics of Social Transformation: From Theory to Participatory Practice (Selected Papers) - Couverture souple

Umpleby, Stuart A.; Medvedeva, Tatiana A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798184790992

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

This collection of articles by Stuart A. Umpleby and Tatiana A. Medvedeva combines five decades of cybernetic research with the practical application of participatory principles. From the foundations of second-order cybernetics to community-led development projects, the book offers a unified framework for understanding and managing transformation in economies, organizations, and societies. Combining rigorous theory with actionable methods — including group facilitation, strategic activity planning, and quality improvement management — Cybernetics of Social Transformation demonstrates that understanding a system means interacting with it, and that participatory practice represents a cybernetically grounded way to conduct social research. Essential reading for systems scientists, managers, policymakers, and anyone prepared to perceive transformation as a continuous, participatory process of learning and self-discovery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798184790992
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 350
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