The edge of organization
Subtitle: chaos and complexity theories of formal social systems
By: Russ Marion.
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 357
Subjects: Social systems.; Complex organizations.; Chaotic behavior in systems.; Complexity (Philosophy)
Description: "The Edge of Organization offers a readable, comprehensive, and integrated overview of the new sciences of chaos and complexity. Author Russ Marion describes formal and social organizations from the perspective of chaos and complexity theories. His multidisciplinary approach will appeal to students and scholars across a wide range of social sciences. This book is generously illustrated and includes comprehensive references plus an annotated bibliography of useful books and articles.

The Edge of Organization will appeal to students and professionals in sociology, management/ organization studies, management studies, marketing, political science, public administration, and psychology."--pub. desc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-342) and indexes.