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This book presents the latest developments of Systems Thinking in Practice to the analysis and design of complex sociotechnical systems. The Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method is applied to micro, meso and macro systems. Written by experts in the field, this text covers a diverse range of domains, including: automation, aviation, energy grid distribution, military command and control, road and rail transportation, sports, and urban planning. Extensions to the EAST method are presented along with future directions for the approach.

  • Illustrates a contemporary review of the status of Distributed Cognition (DCOG)

  • Presents examples of the application of Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method

  • Presents examples of the application of Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method

  • Discusses the metrics for the examination of social, task, and information networks

  • Provides

    Table of Contents

    Introduction to Distributed Cognition. The EAST Method. DCOG in Air Traffic Control. DCOG in the Cockpit. DCOG on the Battlefield. DCOG in Command and Control. DCOG in Energy Distribution. DCOG in Maritime. DCOG in Rail Transportation. DCOG in Road Transportation. DCOG in Sports Science. DCOG in Cyber-Security. The Implications of Distributed Cognition for STS Design.

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    A Hardback by Guy H. Walker, Paul Salmon, Guy H. Walker

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 9/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138097872, 978-1138097872
      ISBN10: 113809787X
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      Cognition and cognitive psychology Psychological theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book presents the latest developments of Systems Thinking in Practice to the analysis and design of complex sociotechnical systems. The Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method is applied to micro, meso and macro systems. Written by experts in the field, this text covers a diverse range of domains, including: automation, aviation, energy grid distribution, military command and control, road and rail transportation, sports, and urban planning. Extensions to the EAST method are presented along with future directions for the approach.

      • Illustrates a contemporary review of the status of Distributed Cognition (DCOG)

      • Presents examples of the application of Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method

      • Presents examples of the application of Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork (EAST) method

      • Discusses the metrics for the examination of social, task, and information networks

      • Provides

        Table of Contents

        Introduction to Distributed Cognition. The EAST Method. DCOG in Air Traffic Control. DCOG in the Cockpit. DCOG on the Battlefield. DCOG in Command and Control. DCOG in Energy Distribution. DCOG in Maritime. DCOG in Rail Transportation. DCOG in Road Transportation. DCOG in Sports Science. DCOG in Cyber-Security. The Implications of Distributed Cognition for STS Design.

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