Community Based System Dynamics

__Community Based System Dynamics__ introduces researchers and practitioners to the design and application of participatory systems modeling with diverse communities. The book bridges community- based participatory research methods and rigorous computational modeling approaches to understanding communities as complex systems. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement both to understand the underlying system and to aid in implementation. Comprehensive in its scope, the volume includes topics that span the entire process of participatory systems modeling, from the initial engagement and conceptualization of community issues to model building, analysis, and project evaluation. __Community Based System Dynamics__ is a highly valuable resource for anyone interested in helping to advance social justice using system dynamics, community involvement, and group model building, and helping to make communities a better place. Community Based System Dynamics Introduces Researchers And practitioners To the Design And Application Of Participatory Systems Modeling With Diverse Communities. The Book Bridges Community- Based Participatory Research Methods And Rigorous Computational Modeling Approaches To Understanding Communities As Complex Systems. it Emphasizes The Importance Of Community Involvement Both To Understand The Underlying System And To Aid In Implementation. Comprehensive In Its Scope, The Volume Includes Topics That Span The Entire Process Of Participatory Systems Modeling, From The Initial Engagement And Conceptualization Of Community Issues To Model Building, Analysis, And Project Evaluation. Community Based System Dynamics Is A Highly Valuable Resource For Anyone Interested In Helping To Advance Social Justice Using System Dynamics, Community Involvement, And Group Model Building, And Helping To Make Communities A Better Place. Proceeds From The Book Go The Communities Who Inspired And Help Develop Community Based System Dynamics. Peter S. Hovmand. Includes Bibliographic References And Index. "Community Based System Dynamics introduces researchers and practitioners to the design and application of participatory systems modeling with diverse communities. The book bridges community- based participatory research methods and rigorous computational modeling approaches to understanding communities as complex systems. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement both to understand the underlying system and to aid in implementation. Comprehensive in its scope, the volume includes topics that span the entire process of participatory systems modeling, from the initial engagement and conceptualization of community issues to model building, analysis, and project evaluation. Community Based System Dynamics is a highly valuable resource for anyone interested in helping to advance social justice using system dynamics, community involvement, and group model building, and helping to make communities a better place. Proceeds from the book go the communities who inspired and help develop community based system dynamics."--Prové de l'editor Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction to Community-Based System Dynamics....Pages 1-16 Group Model Building and Community-Based System Dynamics Process....Pages 17-30 Engaging Communities....Pages 31-37 Problem Scoping and Identification....Pages 39-54 Core Modeling Team Planning, Training, and Capacity Building....Pages 55-60 Group Model Building Workshop and Facilitation....Pages 61-76 Model Refinement, Integration, Formulation, and Analysis....Pages 77-90 Implementation and Evaluation....Pages 91-95 Conclusion....Pages 97-99 Back Matter....Pages 101-104