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Review: Absolutely brilliant systems primer - There are a few books that encapsulate a way of thinking so simply, so clearly and so compellingly that I find myself giving little kisses of delight to the cover. I read this on a Kindle, so this resulted in quite a lot of smudging. I am not a student of systems or someone who ever spent much time thinking about systems at all, although, like practically everybody, my life and work are all about either creating, maintaining, supporting, or surviving various systems. I heard about this book from a Tweet referring to its twenty-fifth anniversary and linking to an article singing its praises, which it does better than I can. For me, it has been a truly revelatory experience, a platonic slave-in-the-cave moment, which I believe will divide my cognitive experience into pre and post its reading. As Meadows warns at its outset, studying systems leads one to see systems everywhere, which, of course, is because they were there all along. But being able to see and interpret them allows us to better participate and avoid traps that commonly lead to system failure. Sadly, it also allows us to understand why some decisions taken by executives, politicians, and others that manage systems in which we have little or no control are doomed to failure and to undermine their own goals. This awareness will help readers become better citizens/coworkers and critics of leadership. But it can also help us avoid issues that threaten our own, smaller systems, our relationships, families, homes, work, and health. This book draws heavily on examples from the time in which it was written, which artificially sets the book in a particular historical moment. Meadows simply had so many examples to chose from, that she took quotes from contemporaneous newspaper articles. But the examples might as well be chosen from today’s stories or those from hundreds of years ago. They are just examples. This book is timeless. These quotes from the early nineties have the added benefit of proving her point, as in most cases history has borne out the predictions that stem from the flaws and features that Meadows points out. Note that there were some oddities in the Kindle version. A few words seem to have disappeared in various places in the transposition. I bought a hard copy of the book and was able to fill the gaps (just a few words here and there, nothing that would keep me from recommending the Kindle edition). I hope the editors will correct this. The end of the book contains a very useful appendix that I am tempted to tear out and put up on the wall, detailing fundamentals of systems thinking. I could not recommend this highly enough.
Review: The Systems Thinking Book I Wish I’d Read First - I’ve read several books on systems thinking, over the years, and wish I’d found this one first. Meadows builds a clear, solid foundation and layers on insights. The book is both practical and inspiring. It can change how you see the world. Highly recommend.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,107 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Environmental Economics (Books) #1 in System Theory #6 in Business Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,004) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.6 x 8.97 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1603580557 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1603580557 |
| Item Weight  | 14.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | December 5, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Chelsea Green |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant systems primer
*by M***N on January 3, 2019*

There are a few books that encapsulate a way of thinking so simply, so clearly and so compellingly that I find myself giving little kisses of delight to the cover. I read this on a Kindle, so this resulted in quite a lot of smudging. I am not a student of systems or someone who ever spent much time thinking about systems at all, although, like practically everybody, my life and work are all about either creating, maintaining, supporting, or surviving various systems. I heard about this book from a Tweet referring to its twenty-fifth anniversary and linking to an article singing its praises, which it does better than I can. For me, it has been a truly revelatory experience, a platonic slave-in-the-cave moment, which I believe will divide my cognitive experience into pre and post its reading. As Meadows warns at its outset, studying systems leads one to see systems everywhere, which, of course, is because they were there all along. But being able to see and interpret them allows us to better participate and avoid traps that commonly lead to system failure. Sadly, it also allows us to understand why some decisions taken by executives, politicians, and others that manage systems in which we have little or no control are doomed to failure and to undermine their own goals. This awareness will help readers become better citizens/coworkers and critics of leadership. But it can also help us avoid issues that threaten our own, smaller systems, our relationships, families, homes, work, and health. This book draws heavily on examples from the time in which it was written, which artificially sets the book in a particular historical moment. Meadows simply had so many examples to chose from, that she took quotes from contemporaneous newspaper articles. But the examples might as well be chosen from today’s stories or those from hundreds of years ago. They are just examples. This book is timeless. These quotes from the early nineties have the added benefit of proving her point, as in most cases history has borne out the predictions that stem from the flaws and features that Meadows points out. Note that there were some oddities in the Kindle version. A few words seem to have disappeared in various places in the transposition. I bought a hard copy of the book and was able to fill the gaps (just a few words here and there, nothing that would keep me from recommending the Kindle edition). I hope the editors will correct this. The end of the book contains a very useful appendix that I am tempted to tear out and put up on the wall, detailing fundamentals of systems thinking. I could not recommend this highly enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Systems Thinking Book I Wish I’d Read First
*by M***O on October 30, 2025*

I’ve read several books on systems thinking, over the years, and wish I’d found this one first. Meadows builds a clear, solid foundation and layers on insights. The book is both practical and inspiring. It can change how you see the world. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ approachable and insightful
*by R***A on January 5, 2023*

I was looking I was looking for an easy and approachable introduction to systems thinking, and I think I found it in this book. The book makes for an easy to follow read whilst not compromising on complexity itself. The author does an excellent job of illustrating the various concepts and models, whilst still allowing for the necessary humility in exploring this vast and fascinating subject. Some readers might be put off by a slightly preachy and moralistic tone. A few times, I find myself wondering if the book was not too simplistic, but then the author delivers a surprising or thoughtful insight which adds texture and nuance.

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