Decision and Control: The Meaning of Operational Research and Management Cybernetics

by Stafford Beer and Beer

Book Overview

Presents the basic approaches underlying Stafford Beer's thinking since the publication of his first book in 1959. Deals with a philosophy of science relevant to management and particularly with the nature of models. Demonstrates all major points through examples quoted of management science applications to industry and government.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471062103
• ISBN13: 9780471062103
• Release Date: January 1966
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.3"