Essentials of Systems Science (Second Edition)

Author: Miao Dongsheng
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Features: This book is written according to the framework structure of "three levels and one bridge" in systems science as proposed by Qian Xuesen. It attempts to present the fundamental content of systems science in the most concise and complete manner possible on the fewest pages. The main purpose of this book is not to provide a complete, precise, and practical modeling theory and methodology for describing systems, nor to pursue the complexity and elegance of mathematical tools. Instead, it aims to help readers grasp the basic ideas, principles, and methodology of systems science, as well as understand the potential growth points at the forefront of systems science. The primary target audience for this book is graduate and doctoral students in humanities and social sciences, as well as individuals with equivalent academic qualifications. It is also hoped that this book will offer inspiration for researchers in systems theory and systems philosophy.