A model simulator: the lives of Jay W. Forrester

Lane, D. C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6658-7041 and Sterman, J. D. (2018) A model simulator: the lives of Jay W. Forrester. Journal of Simulation, 12 (2). pp. 90-97. ISSN 1747-7786 doi: 10.1080/17477778.2017.1404205

Abstract/Summary

Forrester’s presence as one of the 23 members of the IFORS ‘Operational Research Hall of Fame’ rests on his creation, development and application of the System Dynamics approach. However, his career also involved highly significant theoretical and applied work in, and contributions to: servomechanisms, computer memory, digital computing technology, flight simulators and defence information systems. Rich and varied as these experiences were, they involve a consistency and commonality of interests and approach. The paper outlines Forrester’s life and how his background and early careers led to the creation of System Dynamics.

Additional Information	Special issue: System Dynamics
Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/72354
Identification Number/DOI	10.1080/17477778.2017.1404205
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Digitalisation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Additional Information	Special issue: System Dynamics
Publisher	Springer
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