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The Systems Approach and Its Enemies (C. West Churchman, 1979) is one of Churchman's most significant works. In this book the editors seeks to follow up on these two themes and reveal how modern authors interpret Churchman's ideas, apply them to their own line of thinking and develop their own brand of Systemics.

The Systems Approach and Its Enemies (C. West Churchman, 1979) is one of Churchman's most significant works. In this book the editors seeks to follow up on these two themes and reveal how modern authors interpret Churchman's ideas, apply them to their own line of thinking and develop their own brand of Systemics.

The book makes a plea for systemic governance. Policy makers and managers need to work with rather than within theoretical and methodological frameworks. The closest we can get to truth is through compassionate dialogue that explores paradoxes and considers the rights and responsibilities of caretakers.

Explores the work and legacy of C West Churchman. This book 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.