Think Before you Think

'THINK BEFORE YOU THINK: SOCIAL COMPLEXITY AND KNOWLEDGE OF KNOWING'.

Stafford Beer (1926-2002) was one of the foremost holistic thinkers of the last fifty years. He pioneered the application of cybernetics to understanding all complex dynamic systems.
This is a new anthology of his writings, many of which have not been published before. The book also contains a generous selection of his poetry and paintings showing how aesthetics complemented his scientific rigour.
In addition to Beer's account of his work for President Allende in Chile, published here for the first time is his unfinished autobiography.
A chronology of his life is illustrated with many photographs never seen in print before.
This stylish book brings a fresh perspective to the man and his work.

The musician Brian Eno has contributed a foreword confirming the importance of Beer's ideas for his own experiments in the recording studio.

Also see 'Stafford Beer: A Personal Memoir' in the books section.

384 pages including 16 in colour.
ISBN: 9780954519469 £20
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