美 德内拉 梅多斯 Donella H Meadows 著 邱昭良 译

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Donella H. Meadows was a pioneering environmental scientist, systems thinker, and educator whose work profoundly influenced the fields of sustainability and organizational learning. Born in 1941, she earned a Ph.D. in biophysics from Harvard University and became renowned for her ability to distill complex systems into accessible insights. Meadows co-authored the landmark report 'The Limits to Growth' in 1972, which warned of the perils of unchecked population and economic expansion. As a professor at Dartmouth College, she founded the Institute for Systems Research and taught generations of students the art of systems thinking. Over a decade, she crafted 'Thinking in Systems,' a culmination of her teachings that empowers decision-makers to navigate complexity with clarity and foresight. Her legacy endures through her writings, which blend rigorous analysis with practical wisdom, inspiring leaders worldwide to foster resilient, equitable systems.