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Complexity theory and engaged research: Critical incidents in the Sydney rail system.
- Source :
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Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies . Dec2011, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p887-901. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This article reports on a study of Sydney's rail system to argue that engaged research requires a problem-oriented complexity framework. This needs a richer method drawing on ideas from more scientific and mathematical forms of complexity/chaos theory to complement cultural studies understandings of complexity. The paper develops the idea of critical incidents as a bridge between science, cultural studies and business, and uses it to analyse small and large problems of Sydney rail, from loose roof-hatch bolts to communication problems in the organization. It also proposes a strategy, virtual trialogues, to construct a manageable intermediate level of complexity and analyse it by adapting digital software. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *CHAOS theory
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10304312
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 67525604
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10304312.2011.617880