This open access book provides an historical account of the ways in which community nursing services... more

In the years following Japan s long period of self-imposed isolation from the world, Japan develope... more

From the father of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), Peter Checkland, comes a new, accessible text which clearly and...... more

This book examines the two-way bridge-building cultural exchange which took place between Japan and ... more

Hilfe von Fallstudien demonstriert Checkland, wie man SSM anwendet und welche Lehren aus diesen verschiedenen Anwendungen zu...... more

strukturierten Problemen in der realen Welt einzusetzen. Checkland hat das Systemdenken als ganzheitliche Problemlösung grundlegend...... more

Das Gebiet der "Informationssysteme" ist den Kinderschuhen noch immer nicht entwachsen. Die Überfüll... more

This timely book is the most comprehensive account yet of recent commissioning practice in the Engli... more

This timely book is the most comprehensive account yet of recent commissioning practice in the Engli... more

Originally published in 1967, this book discusses the attempt in ancient and modern times to exploit... more

Drama was at the heart of the volcanic life of Lord Reith. Through the eyes of his daughter, we see,... more

The terms teen pregnancy and teenage parenting are rife with moral accusations and factual a... more

The terms teen pregnancy and teenage parenting are rife with moral accusations and factual a... more

This book celebrates the emergence of the Scots and Scotland from centuries of poverty and backwardn... more