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The Universe of Design : Horst Rittel's Theories of Design and Planning
by Jean-Pierre Protzen and David Harris
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Overview
This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design.
When people - alone or in groups - want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories - including his notion of "wicked problems" - that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning - where Rittel's work was originally developed - to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel's ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel's within the framework of a discussion of Rittel's theories and philosophical influences.
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- ISBN-13: 9780415779890
- ISBN-10: 0415779898
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: April 2010
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Page Count: 264
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