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by Gerald M. Weinberg (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Dorset House Publishing Co Inc.,U.S.; Silver anniversary ed edition (15 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0932633498
  • ISBN-13: 978-0932633491
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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"The positioning of the observer as the constructor of the system is very interesting, as is the discussion of stability and change. ." . . thought provoking and evocative. . . . an important read."

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Makes the most generally applicable insights from general systems theorists and from disciplinarians available to the widest audience possible. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A primer of good and fearless thinking., 7 Jul 1998
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This review is from: An Introduction to General Systems Thinking (Wiley series on systems engineering & analysis) (Hardcover)
This book is a quiet little masterpiece, where its author shares his observations of his world in a personal way. With the same light touch, he also delves into the thought structures behind these observations. This is practical scientific philosophy with a folksy, conversational, almost homespun, style that never gets lost in abstractions or strays far from living examples in everyday life. Its lack of academic bluster and techo-pomposity is refreshing and informal, yet the insights have a power that cannot help but affect your own thought processes. An example ( for me) is the classification of all systems into three types: Determinate, Medium-number, and Statistical. This notion has proven to be fantastically useful over the years. Several other observations took some nerve to put into print. The net effect of the book is, at its end, also inspirational. Here is someone showing all of us how we can deal with the big, bad world in a friendly, humourous, courageous, and empowered way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ for any profession, 13 April 1999
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This review is from: An Introduction to General Systems Thinking (Wiley series on systems engineering & analysis) (Hardcover)
If I had to select a book that has influenced my thinking most, it would be this one. This book alone spurred my interest in Systems Research, and is one that I have gone back to re-read many times.

Gerald Weinberg has taken the essence of General Systems Theory and formatted it for the masses. His insight into the methodology, and his ability to combine humor with explanation makes this a must-read in the field. While many of the examples are programming-based, that does not detract from the usefullness of this work.

The publisher needs to understand the importance of this work, and put it back into print!

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3.0 out of 5 stars a classic but not as specific as I'd like, 5 Jan 2005
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The principles of general systems thinking are explained well, but I'd have liked some case studies of how this has been applied. It all sound good and has explained some things I hadn't previously understood but ultimately I was left looking for more. There is another book on the topic by Weinberg so maybe I need to read it too.
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