Architecture of Systems Problem Solving

Name: Architecture of Systems Problem Solving
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ISBN: 9780306473579

ISBN-10: 0306473577

ISBN-13: 9780306473579

Edition: 2nd 2003 (Revised)

Authors: George J. Klir, Doug Elias

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This is the definitive text for one of the major schools of thought in systems science. It presents both a comprehensive framework for characterizing all forms of systems problems, and a set of specific methodologies for some key problems. These methodologies are based on a combination of classical and fuzzy set theories, probability and possibility theories, graph and hypergraph theories, and information theory, among others. The hardcopy text contains a revised, updated and condensed version of the first edition, accompanied by a CD containing supplementary material including additional chapters on related topics, explanatory material drawn from many years of class presentations and…

Book details

List price: $215.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 1/31/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 349
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Preface to the Second Edition


Acknowledgments



Introduction



Systems Science



Systems Problem Solving



Hierarchy of Epistemological Levels of Systems



The Role of Mathematics



The Role of Computer Technology



Architecture of Systems Problem Solving



Source and Data Systems



Objects and Object Systems



Variables and Supports



Methodological Distinctions



Discrete versus Continuous



Image Systems and Source Systems



Data Systems



Generative Systems



Empirical Investigation



Behavior Systems



Methodological Distinctions



From Data Systems to Behavior Systems



Measures of Uncertainty



Search for Admissible Behavior Systems



State-Transition Systems



Generative Systems



Simplification of Generative Systems



Systems Inquiry and Systems Design



Structure Systems



Wholes and Parts



Systems, Subsystems, Supersystems



Structure Source Systems and Structure Data Systems



Structure Behavior Systems



Problems of Systems Design



Identification Problem



Reconstruction Problem



Reconstructability Analysis



Simulation Experiments



Inductive Reasoning



Inconsistent Structure Systems



Metasystems



Change versus Invariance



Primary and Secondary Systems Traits



Metasystems



Metasystems versus Structure Systems



Multilevel Metasystems



Identification of Change



GSPS: Architecture, Use, Evolution



Epistemological Hierarchy of Systems: Formal Definition



Methodological Distinctions: A Summary



Problem Requirements



Systems Problems



GSPS Conceptual Framework: Formal Definition



Overview of GSPS Architecture



GSPS Use: Some Case Studies



GSPS Evolution


Subject Index


Author Index