Standards, Emergence, and Complex Outcomes: The Missing Link between Cause and Effect (1)

Synopsis

Standards, Emergence, and Complex Outcomes redefines how we think about standards, framing them as interfaces that govern interactions and connect causes to their effects. Expanding beyond traditional technical and geopolitical discussions, Garcia introduces a fresh theoretical perspective that positions standards as central to understanding complexity. From food safety and workplace regulations to standardized parts in manufacturing and our reliance on technology, standards shape nearly every aspect of modern life.By proposing a multidimensional approach, Garcia argues that standards are the mechanisms driving change, complexity is the backdrop for this change, emergence is the process by which change unfolds, and evolution is its ultimate outcome. Each chapter explores key elements of complexity theory and supports them with compelling historical and empirical examples, providing a richly detailed narrative that deepens understanding.This book is an essential resource for academics and students across the social sciences, policymakers shaping standards-dependent fields, and professionals in industries where standards dictate progress. Whether you're exploring the intersections of technology, governance, and complexity or looking to better navigate the systems shaping our world, this book offers vital insights into the pivotal role of standards in our increasingly interconnected society.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

220 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040357651

Related ISBNs:

9781040357583, 9781032721101, 9781032721125, 9781032721064

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

07/16/25

Copyrighted By:

D. Linda Garcia

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.