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The evolution of a set of fields -- including operations research and systems analysis -- intended to improve policymaking and explore the nature of rational decision-making.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas, William, 1979- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : The MIT Press, [2015]
Series:Transformations : studies in the history of science and technology
Subjects:
Science and state > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Science and state > United States > History > 20th century.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/History of Science
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/General
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/History of Technology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The evolution of a set of fields -- including operations research and systems analysis -- intended to improve policymaking and explore the nature of rational decision-making.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 399 pages) : illustrations.
ISBN:9780262324175
0262324172
DOI:10.7551/mitpress/9997.001.0001