Further reading on systems thinking

Here are some additional resources around systems thinking. These include journal articles and papers on a variety of things surrounding systems thinking, including its history and its applications. Happy reading!

History of systems thinking
  • Assche, V, K, Valentinov, V, Verschraegen, G 2019, ‘Ludwig von Bertalanffy and his enduring relevance: Celebrating 50 years General System Theory, Systems Research and Behavioural Science, retrieved 15 May 2020 (link)
  • Laszlo, E, Systems Philosophy, UTP journals, State University of New York, USA, p.223, retrieved 12 May 2020 (link)
The importance of systems thinking
  • Matlin, A, S. Mehta, G, Hopf, H & Krief A 2016, ‘One world chemistry and systems thinking’, Nature chemistry, vol.8, pp.393-395, retrieved 5 May 2020 (link)
Systems thinking information & chemistry’s link with sustainability goals
  • Boniface, S 2019, ‘Systems thinking in chemistry education STICE’, Journal of Chemical Education, retrieved 3 May 2020 (link)
  • Pazicni, S, Flynn, B, A, 2019, ‘Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education: Theoretical Challenges and Opportunities’, Journal of Chemical Education, retrieved 5 May 2020 (link)
  • Mahaffy, G, P, Matlin, A, S, Whalen, M, J, Holme, A, T 2019, ‘Integrating the Molecular Basis of Sustainability into General Chemistry through Systems Thinking, retrieved on 2nd May 2020 (link)