Rescuing the Enlightenment from Itself: Critical and Systemic
Implications for Democracy presents papers that make the case that good
governance is about thinking and practice that can lead to a better
balance of social, cultural, political, economic and environmental
concerns to ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and for future
generations. The work is inspired by the thinking of C. West Churchman
and forms the first volume in a new series: C. West Churchman's Legacy
and Related Works. The book features contributions from a range of
invited authors including Russell L. Ackoff, Ken Bausch, John van Gigch
and Norma Romm. The volume is aimed at academics, post-graduate students
and members of professional associations working in the fields of
systems sciences, public policy and management, politics, and
international relations.