Synergy Matters - Working with Systems in the 21st Century
Contributors: Adrian M. Castell (Editor); Amanda J. Gregory (Editor); Giles A. Hindle (Editor); Mathew E. James (Editor); Gillian Ragsdell (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: June 30, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 672
ISBN-13: 9780306461866
Subjects: Cybernetics & systems theory; General Theory of Computing; Operations Research (Engineering); Systems Engineering; Technology; Science; Science/Mathematics; General; System Theory; Mathematics / Applied; Industrial Technology; Operations Research; Congresses; Management information systems; System analysis
Description: The 21st century is now almost upon us and, whilst this represents a somewhat artificial boundary, it provides an opportunity for reflection upon the changes, and the accelerating pace of change, in our social, economic, and natural environments. These changes and their effects are profound, not least in terms of access to information and communication technologies, at once global in effect and manifest locally. These changes and their consequent demands are reflected in the theme of this volume: Synergy Matters, proceedings from the 6th UK Systems Society International Conference.