INFRASTRUCTURE
Appearance
Charles François (2004). INFRASTRUCTURE, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 1698.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1698 ▶ |
| Object type | General information |
The set of basic structures needed for the existence and development of a system.
This is basically an economic and social concept proper to human systems, which are constantly evolving and creating new functions and structures. Many of these are not basic to the survival and good performance of the system. Some may even reflect harmful developments.