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Author : Dorien J. DeTombe
Publisher : Rainer Hampp Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783879881895
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (818 download)
Download or read book Analyzing Complex Societal Problems written by Dorien J. DeTombe and published by Rainer Hampp Verlag. This book was released on 1996 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dorien J. DeTombe
Publisher : Rainer Hampp Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783879883561
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (835 download)
Download or read book Complex Problem Solving written by Dorien J. DeTombe and published by Rainer Hampp Verlag. This book was released on 1999 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jerome G. Manis
Publisher : New York : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Analyzing Social Problems written by Jerome G. Manis and published by New York : Praeger. This book was released on 1976 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a sense of sociological attitude and appreciation of world problems.
Author : Dorien DeTombe
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662439174
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Handling Societal Complexity written by Dorien DeTombe and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook for the Methodology of Societal Complexity describes the theoretical development of the field and lays the foundation for the application of the Compram Methodology in the context of addressing complex societal problems. As such, it offers a valuable resource for scientists, practitioners, politicians, master and PhD students in the fields of methodology, the social sciences, operational research, management and political science and for all others who are professionally involved in handling complex societal problems. These problems are the kind that fill the front page of quality newspapers; they have a huge impact on society, involve a variety of phenomena and actors, and are therefore difficult to handle. The structured Compram Methodology provides sound guidelines for handling real-life societal problems democratically, sustainably and transparently. Examples of the use of the Compram Methodology are provided in the domain of global safety with regard to healthcare, economics, climate change, terrorism, large city problems, large technological projects and floods. Complex societal problems must be treated as multi-disciplinary, multi-actor, multi-level and often as multi-continental issues. As such, they call for a multi-disciplinary and multi-actor approach that takes into account the emotional aspects of the problem and the problem handling process, including the micro, meso and macro level, which can be accomplished using the methods, models and tools from the field of the Methodology of Societal Complexity. The Compram Methodology improves the problem handling process and increases the quality of interventions and therefore the quality of life. Handling complex societal problems can reduce conflicts, save money and ultimately even save lives. Dorien J. DeTombe is an internationally recognized expert and founder of the Theory of the Methodology of Societal Complexity and the Compram Methodology.
Author : Dorien J. DeTombe
Publisher : Thesis Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Defining Complex Interdisciplinary Societal Problems written by Dorien J. DeTombe and published by Thesis Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complex interdisciplinary societal problems include problems such as the fast growth of metropolitan cities in the developing countries, global environmental problems, the AIDS problem, but also problems of the transport of goods and persons, and the communication of data. In all these cases, knowledge and data are often missing, and there is uncertainty as to how the problem is going to develop. In addition, there are often many people and organizations involved. many of these problems are either ill or undefined. Before interventions can be suggested, the problem needs to be defined. This study is a fundamental theoretical approach towards a method for defining these problems: the COMPRAM method. COMPRAM stands for complex problem analyzing method. The method is based on the theory of complex interdisciplinary societal problems, systems theory, and chaos theory. The method supports a co-operative multi- disciplinary team that analyzes the problem. The analysis is assisted by a facilitator. Working on the basis of the theories cited above, the communication among the multi-disciplinary team is supported by a seven layer computer model in which the main phenomena involved in the problem are expresses in different midels, from a verbal description to a system dynamic computer model.
Author : H. A. Becker
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781843768616
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (686 download)
Download or read book The International Handbook of Social Impact Assessment written by H. A. Becker and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book provides a valuable addition to the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) literature. While the volume addresses several good examples of "how to" case studies it also firmly addresses the importance of the need for firm conceptual and theoretical guidelines for SIA practice. . . the volume is an excellent contribution to the SIA literature and I highly recommend it to both practitioner and researcher alike.' – Geoff Syme, Australasian Journal of Environmental Management 'An innovative collection which takes social impact assessment to the frontiers of environmental and social policy and citizen awareness. Unusually, this collection includes both sophisticated quantitative tools and equally important chapters on participation, stakeholder involvement and environmental mediation. A most valuable source book.' – Michael Redclift, King's College, London, UK Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is the process of analysing and managing the intended and unintended consequences on the human environment of planned interventions (policies, programmes, plans, projects) so as to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment. This important Handbook presents an indispensable overview of the range of new methods and of the conceptual advances in SIA. Recent increased attention to social considerations has led to substantial development in the techniques useful to, and the thinking in, SIA. A distinguished group of contributors provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the cutting-edge in SIA development. This Handbook outlines a new understanding and definition of SIA and, as such, will be an invaluable reference tool for both practitioners and scholars at different levels working in the fields of SIA and environmental studies (including both impact assessment and management).
Author : M. Tahmisoglu
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1607504227
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Transportation Security Against Terrorism written by M. Tahmisoglu and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even a cursory review of the numerous hijacking, train and bus bombings can establish beyond doubt that transport systems are particularly vulnerable targets of terrorist attack. To confront and seek remedies for this problem the Transportation Security against Terrorism Advanced Research Workshop took place 05-06 May 2008 at the Merkez Officers’ Club conference venue in Ankara. Although the papers in this edition – which is an overview of the discussions held at the workshop – present diverse and interdisciplinary views, the need to better understand terrorism and its effects on transportation infrastructure emerges as a common view. Due to increased globalization transportation networks are becoming more and more accessible to a growing group of people, some with questionable intentions. Transportation systems are also becoming more and more interlinked with one another requiring fro states to cooperate both during crises and before emergency situations emerge. The editors hope that this book will lay the groundwork for a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues that surround transportation security against terrorism.
Author : Elmar A. Stuhler
Publisher : Rainer Hampp Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783879884476
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (844 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Development written by Elmar A. Stuhler and published by Rainer Hampp Verlag. This book was released on 2000 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Becker, Henk
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134220383
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)
Download or read book Social Impact Assessment written by Becker, Henk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for introductory courses in SIA within sociology, social policy, human geography and political science at postgraduate level. Specialist postgraduate and professional courses in policy- orientated social research and in social and general impact assessment.
Author : Samarjit Kar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811078149
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Operations Research and Optimization written by Samarjit Kar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses recent developments in the vast domain of optimization. Featuring papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Frontiers in Optimization: Theory and Applications (FOTA 2016), held at the Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, on 24–26 December 2016, it opens new avenues of research in all topics related to optimization, such as linear and nonlinear optimization; combinatorial-, stochastic-, dynamic-, fuzzy-, and uncertain optimization; optimal control theory; as well as multi-objective, evolutionary and convex optimization and their applications in intelligent information and technology, systems science, knowledge management, information and communication, supply chain and inventory control, scheduling, networks, transportation and logistics and finance. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and engineers from both academia and industry.
Author : Elmar A. Stuhler
Publisher : Rainer Hampp Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783879883554
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (835 download)
Download or read book Complex Problem Solving written by Elmar A. Stuhler and published by Rainer Hampp Verlag. This book was released on 1999 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Litle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313388067
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)
Download or read book Teaching Social Studies written by James Litle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1993-01-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as society has changed dramatically over the last century, so have the social sciences. This valuable reference chronicles the historical development of social studies as a discipline in elementary and secondary schools. It also assesses the current state of teaching and research in the social sciences and history at the pre-college level, and it charts new directions for the future of social studies in secondary and elementary schools. By tracing the historical development of social studies, the reference indicates how social studies has constantly been redefined to meet the changing needs and expectations of society. At the same time, the historical context provided by the authors sheds new light on the current state of social studies in the curriculum and the development of social studies in the future. The book begins with introductory chapters that overview themes and issues common to all areas of history and the social sciences. The chapters that follow summarize and assess the developments and trends of particular fields commonly thought to constitute social studies. The volume concludes with chapters on broad topics, including the place of religion in the social studies curriculum, the role of writing in history and the social sciences, and the professional training of social studies teachers. Each chapter begins with a section of reflections on the development of the discipline, followed by a section on current issues and trends, followed by a final section of projections for the future of the discipline. The result is a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future of social studies in elementary and secondary schools and an indispensable reference for educators, historians, and social scientists.
Author : U. Leopold-Wildburger
Publisher : EWG-DSS
ISBN 13 : 3943207064
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (432 download)
Download or read book Proceedings of the EURO Mini-Conference on Collaborative Decision Systems in Economics and in Complex Societal and Environmental Applications written by U. Leopold-Wildburger and published by EWG-DSS. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A. Reggiani
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444600876
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)
Download or read book The Economics of Complex Spatial Systems written by A. Reggiani and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-05-05 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that complexity theory offers new departures for (spatial-) economic modelling. It offers a broad overview of recent advances in non-linear dynamics (catastrophe theory, chaos theory, evolutionary theory and so forth) and illustrates the relevance of this new paradigm on the basis of several illustrations in the area of space-economy. The empirical limitations - inherent in the use of non-linear dynamic systems approaches - are also addressed. Next, the application potential of biocomputing (in particular, neural networks and evolutionary algorithms) is stressed, while various empirical model results are presented. The book concludes with an agenda for further research.
Author : Timi Ećimović
Publisher : Rainer Hampp Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783879885015
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Anthology written by Timi Ećimović and published by Rainer Hampp Verlag. This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard McCarty
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190697288
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Stress and Mental Disorders written by Richard McCarty and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress has been recognized as an important factor in the development or recurrence of various mental disorders, from major depressive disorder to bipolar disorder to anxiety disorders. Stressful stimuli also appear to exert their effects by acting upon individuals with susceptible genotypes. Over the past 50 years, animal models have been developed to study these dynamic interactions between stressful stimuli and genetically susceptible individuals during prenatal and postnatal development and into adulthood. Stress and Mental Disorders: Insights from Animal Models begins with a discussion of the history of psychiatric diagnosis and the recent goal of moving toward precision psychiatry, followed by a review of clinical research on connections between stressful stimuli and the development of psychiatric disorders. Chapters are also included on neuroendocrine, immune, and brain systems involved in responses to stress. Additional chapters focus on the development of animal models in psychiatry and the susceptibility of the developing organism to stressful stimuli. Subsequent chapters are devoted to animal models of specific stress-sensitive psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. These chapters also focus on identification of promising molecular targets for development of new drug therapies. The section concludes with a chapter on animal models of resilience to stress-induced behavioral alterations as a newer approach to understanding why some animals are susceptible to stress and others are resilient, even though they are essentially genetically identical. The final chapter discusses how these basic laboratory studies are providing promising leads for future breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
Author : Kyandoghere Kyamakya
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3642377815
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)
Download or read book Selected Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics and Theoretical Electrical Engineering written by Kyandoghere Kyamakya and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a collection of recent advanced contributions in the field of nonlinear dynamics and synchronization, including selected applications in the area of theoretical electrical engineering. The present book is divided into twenty-one chapters grouped in five parts. The first part focuses on theoretical issues related to chaos and synchronization and their potential applications in mechanics, transportation, communication and security. The second part handles dynamic systems modelling and simulation with special applications to real physical systems and phenomena. The third part discusses some fundamentals of electromagnetics (EM) and addresses the modelling and simulation in some real physical electromagnetic scenarios. The fourth part mainly addresses stability concerns. Finally, the last part assembles some sample applications in the area of optimization, data mining, pattern recognition and image processing.
