A Systems Approach to Modeling Community Development Projects (Sustainable Structural Systems Collection) - Tapa blanda

Amadei, Bernard

 
9781606505182: A Systems Approach to Modeling Community Development Projects (Sustainable Structural Systems Collection)
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ISBN 10: 1606505181 ISBN 13: 9781606505182
Editorial: Momentum Press, 2015

Sinopsis

This book makes the case for a systems approach to small-scale community development projects. It specifically looks at the application of one branch of systems science, called system dynamics, to develop conceptual models of small-scale communities and address specific issues they might be facing at different scales. A systems approach recognizes that, by definition, communities are complex adaptive systems consisting of multiple subsystems and parts (e.g., individuals, institutions, and infrastructure) that are interconnected, driven by some purpose, follow certain rules, and interact with each other and with their surrounding environment. In order to address community issues and problems, complexity and uncertainty must be embraced and dealt with. Inside, the author emphasizes and shows how to include a system- and complexity-aware approach in the different phases of small-scale community project management. Adopting this approach comes with unique challenges such as dealing with ill-defined problems, considering uncertainty, recognizing that no unique and best solutions to complex problems exist, and accepting satisficing solutions. The text demonstrates the need for community development practitioners to integrate in all stages of their projects: participation, systems thinking, continuous reflection-in-action, and a combination of critical and creative tools.

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Acerca del autor

Dr. Bernard Amadei is professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He holds the Mortenson Endowed Chair in Global Engineering and serves as a faculty co-director of the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities. He is also the founding president of Engineers Without Borders - USA and the co-founder of the Engineers Without Borders-International network. Dr. Amadei is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and a Senior Ashoka Fellow.

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Editorial
Momentum Press
Año de publicación
2015
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1606505181
ISBN 13 
9781606505182
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
314
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