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A complexity approach to sustainability = theory and application /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	A complexity approach to sustainability/ Angela Espinosa, Jon Walker.
Reminder of title:	theory and application /
Author:	Espinosa Salazar, Angela Ma.
other author:	Walker, Jon.
Published:	London ;World Scientific Publishing Europe, : c2017.,
Description:	1 online resource.
Notes:	Revised edition of the authors' A complexity approach to sustainability, c2011.
Subject:	Sustainable development. -
Online resource:	http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/q0060#t=toc
ISBN:	9781786342041

A complexity approach to sustainability = theory and application /
Espinosa Salazar, Angela Ma.

A complexity approach to sustainabilitytheory and application /[electronic resource] :Angela Espinosa, Jon Walker. - 2nd ed. - London ;World Scientific Publishing Europe,c2017. - 1 online resource. - Series on complexity science ;v. 5. - World Scientific series on complexity science ;v. 5..

Revised edition of the authors' A complexity approach to sustainability, c2011.

Introducing complexity and sustainability -- Viability through complexity management : revisiting the viable systems model -- Societies as viable systems : self-governance and sustainability -- Towards more sustainable businesses -- Viable and sustainable networks -- Rethinking sustainable development -- Envisioning solutions for the required societal transition -- Conclusions -- References.

"Business sustainability and sustainable development are of great importance in modern-day socio-economic study. Despite this, the impact of recent contributions from systems and complexity sciences in addressing these issues has not yet filtered down into effective practice. This book argues that there is a need for urgency in the application of analytical tools which embody the principles of complexity management in sustainability research, in particular in the context of the global climate change. The approach presented is based on the concept of clusters of whole systems coming together through collaboration, in order to create larger wholes capable of dealing with the issues facing our socio-economic environmental systems. In this updated second edition, the authors further clarify the viability and sustainability (V&S) approach, and the criteria and framework needed for sustainable governance. It includes a more detailed perspective on the implications of the V&S approach to businesses and networks towards changes in structure, strategy and processes, inspired by specific case studies. Key additions include a criteria for designing more viable and sustainable self-governed organizations, the methodologies and tools to design and implement self-transformations towards sustainability, and how these tools support sustainability management individually and globally, for businesses and society."--Publisher's website.

ISBN: 9781786342041Subjects--Topical Terms:

556594
Sustainable development.

LC Class. No.: HC79.E5 / E7477 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 338.9/27

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