Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself: Critical and Systemic Implications for Democracy presents papers that make the case that good governance is about thinking and practice that can lead to a better balance of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental concerns to ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and for future generations. The work is inspired by the thinking of C. West Churchman and forms the first volume in a new series: C. West Churchman 's Legacy and Related Works. The book features contributions from a range of invited authors including Russell L. Ackoff, Ken Bausch, John van Gigch and Norma Romm. The volume is aimed at academics, post-graduate students and members of professional associations working in the fields of systems sciences, public policy and management, politics, and international relations.
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Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself: Critical and Systemic Implications for Democracy presents papers that make the case that good governance is about thinking and practice that can lead to a better balance of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental concerns to ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and for future generations. The work is inspired by the thinking of C. West Churchman and forms the first volume in a new series: C. West Churchman 's Legacy and Related Works. The book features contributions from a range of invited authors including Russell L. Ackoff, Ken Bausch, John van Gigch and Norma Romm. The volume is aimed at academics, post-graduate students and members of professional associations working in the fields of systems sciences, public policy and management, politics, and international relations.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag New York |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | C. West Churchman's Legacy and Related Works, 1 |
Release date | October 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2006 |
Editors | Janet McIntyre-Mills |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 370 |
Edition | 2006 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-387-27587-1 |
Barcode | 9780387275871 |
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LSN | 0-387-27587-8 |