Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself : Critical and Systemic Implications for Democracy

Janet McIntyre-Mills

ISBN 10: 0387275878 / ISBN 13: 9780387275871

Published by Springer Us Okt 2005, 2005

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Neuware - 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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• Title: Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself : Critical and Systemic Implications for Democracy
• Publisher: Springer Us Okt 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387275878
• ISBN 13: 9780387275871
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu

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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.