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Complex Systems: A Primer

Although not explicit in the ESS, there is an acknowledgement that systems are complex. So what does complexity tell us about systems? Here is a primer to complexity theory and complex thinking adapted from Boulton, Allen & Bowman (2015) Embracing Complexity. Oxford University Press. Complexity Thinking Systemic – the world cannot be understood by taking apart the bits and understanding them separately. Factors work...

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