Human Organizations and Social Theory : Pragmatism, Pluralism, and Adaptation.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (266 pages)
front cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Orthography -- Figures -- Tables -- Introduction -- 1. Empirical Starting Points -- 2. Skepticism, Pragmatism, and Kant -- 3. New Tools -- 4. Social Idea Systems -- 5. Technical Information Systems -- 6. Organizations -- 7. Groups and Institutions -- 8. Adaptation -- 9. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- back cover.