
This book describes a comprehensive approach to applying systems science formally to the deep analysis of a wide variety of complex systems. Detailed 'how-to' examples of the three phases (analysis-modeling-design) of systems science are applied to systems of various types (machines,...

Part I. Foundations of Systems Understanding.- Principles of Systems Science.- System Ontology.- System Language.- Fundamentals of Systems Analysis & Design.- Part II. Analysis of Systems.- The Process of Systems Analysis.- Demonstrating the Analysis of Various Kinds of Systems:...