UID:
almahu_9949198288602882
Format:
XV, 372 p.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 1996.
ISBN:
9781475799811
Series Statement:
Contemporary Systems Thinking,
Content:
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.
Note:
1. Introduction -- I. Understanding Design -- 2. What is Design? Why Do We Need It? -- 3. The Products and Processes of Design -- 4. The Design Landscape -- II. Adding Value to Systems Design and How Systems Design Adds Value to Society -- 5. Design as a Multidimensional Inquiry -- 6. Getting Ready for Design -- 7. Evaluation and Value Adding -- 8. The Journey Continues -- References.
In:
Springer Nature eBook
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781475799835
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9780306452512
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781475799828
Language:
English
Subjects:
Sociology
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4757-9981-1
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9981-1
URL:
Volltext
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