The first formal world models -- Comparison between World3 scenarios and historical data -- Welcome to the real world! -- The evolution of economic thinking and system modelling techniques -- The ERRE model -- ERRE database, statistical validation and stress test scenarios. "Th…
A first course in network science
by Menczer, Filippo, Fortunato, Santo, Davis, Clayton A
"Networks are everywhere: networks of friends, transportation networks and the Web. Neurons in our brains and proteins within our bodies form networks that determine our intelligence and survival. This modern, accessible textbook introduces the basics of network science for a wi…
Mastering the requirements process
by Robertson, James, Robertson, Suzanne
fromACM Press Books
"Mastering the Requirements Process, Second Edition, set out an industry-proven process for gathering and verifying requirements with an eye toward today's agile development environments. In this total update of the bestselling guide, the authors show how to discover precisely w…
Harnessing Complexity will be indispensable to anyone who wants to better comprehend how people and organizations can adapt effectively in the information age. This book is a step-by-step guide to understanding the processes of variation, interaction, and selection that are at w…
This is a state-of-the-art guide to the new field of complexity - the tool leaders use to understand how people and organizations adapt in a world of rapid change.