A primer and casebook on the theory and practice of Stafford Beer's Viable System Model (VSM). Explains the VSM model, and demonstrates how it works. Case studies show practical applications of the VSM model, including discussion of implementation issues.
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Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good+; Hardcover; Clean covers with minor edgewear; Unblemished textblock edges; Small crease to the top right corner of the text pages, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; White covers with title in green & black lettering; 1989, John Wiley Publishing; 484 pages; "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," by Espejo & Harnden. Seller Inventory # SKU-0837AV02909165
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good; Hardcover; Covers are still glossy; Unblemished textblock edges; Name inside the front cover; Age-related yellowing to the endpapers, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; White covers with title in green & black lettering; 1989, John Wiley Publishing; 484 pages; "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," by Espejo & Harnden. Seller Inventory # SKU-0732AJ00804075
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; Label inside the back cover; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; White covers with title in green & black lettering; 1989, John Wiley Publishing; 484 pages; "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," by Espejo & Harnden. Seller Inventory # SKU-0210AV01204305
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good++; Hardcover; Covers are still glossy; Light foxing to the textblock edges; Very light foxing to the last endpapers, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; White covers with title in green & black lettering; 1989, John Wiley Publishing; 484 pages; "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," by Espejo & Harnden. Seller Inventory # SKU-1044AB06803195
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good; Hardcover; Covers are still glossy; Unblemished textblock edges; Name and a light corner-crease to the first endpaper, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; White covers with title in green & black lettering; 1989, John Wiley Publishing; 484 pages; "The Viable System Model: Interpretations and Applications of Stafford Beer's VSM," by Espejo & Harnden. Seller Inventory # SKU-1244AP00908314