Resilience : Why Things Bounce Back by Ann Marie Healy and Andrew Zolli

Description: IN THIS TIME OF TURBULENCE, scientists, economists, social innovators, corporate and civic leaders, and citizens alike are asking the same basic questions: What causes one system to break down and another to rebound? Are we merely subject to the whim of forces beyond our control? Or, in the face of constant disruption, can we build better shock absorbers--for ourselves, our communities, our economies, and for the planet as a whole? The answers to these vital questions are shaping a new field of inquiry, and a new agenda, focused on resilience : the ability of people, communities, and systems to maintain their core purpose and integrity amid unforeseen shocks and surprises. By encouraging adaptation, agility, and cooperation, this new approach can not only help us weather disruptions, but also bring us to a different way of being in and engaging with the world. Reporting firsthand from the coral reefs of Palau to the back streets of Palestine, Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy relate breakthrough scientific discoveries, pioneering social and ecological innovations, and important new approaches to constructing a more resilient world. Along the way, they share insights to bolster our own psychological resilience, foster greater stability within our communities, and establish leadership imperatives for more resilient organizations. Zolli and Healy show how this new concept of resilience is a powerful lens through which we can assess major issues afresh: from business planning to social development, from urban planning to national energy security--circumstances that affect us all. Provocative, optimistic, and eye-opening, Resilience sheds light on why some systems, people, and communities fall apart in the face of disruption and, ultimately, how they can learn to bounce back. *The item you see is the item you will receive. *Only 1 of this item/set is available.*This is a pre owned item. *Please note: Colors vary from computer to computer. *If you have question about the item, please contact us through eBay. Our Goal is to Make you Happy with Your Purchase. *We are a small business offering quality items, new and preowned! *Please add us to your List of Favorites. *Thank you for stopping by, we appreciate your business and support. #BE24164

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Narrative Type: Fiction

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Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults

Edition: First Edition

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Book Title: Resilience : Why Things Bounce Back

Number of Pages: 336 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Free Press

Publication Year: 2012

Topic: Materials Science / General, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Applied Sciences, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Mechanics / Dynamics, Personality

Item Height: 1.1 in

Genre: Technology & Engineering, Science, Psychology, Business & Economics

Item Weight: 17.2 Oz

Author: Ann Marie Healy, Andrew Zolli

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Hardcover