Sociotechnical Systems Evolution and International Stability: 1885-2001
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine
- Vol. 1 (6) , 13-18
- https://doi.org/10.1109/maes.1986.5005134
Abstract
A number of evolutionary sociotechnical patterns associated with the intensification of warfare and movement of the international system into a domain far from equilibrium are discussed. Evolution is extended from the past 100 years to the end of the 20th century with the identification of several likely crises precipitatory to World War III. Systems theoretic interpretation of a number of evolutionary developments is made. The use of systems concepts and systems experts in the management of international stability is discussed further.Keywords
This publication has 5 references indexed in Scilit:
- U.S.-Soviet Academies to Resume ExchangesScience, 1985
- MacArthur Puts $25 Million into World Peace StudiesScience, 1985
- Anticipating Critical Reconfigurations in World Societal FieldsIEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1982
- Limits to societal systems adaptabilityBehavioral Science, 1981
- Force fields and emergent phenomena in sociotechnical macrosystems: Theories and modelsBehavioral Science, 1978