The least obvious part of a system, its function or purpose… - Donella Meadows

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The least obvious part of a system, its function or purpose, is often the most crucial determinant of the system's behavior.

Donella Meadows

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Donella "Dana" Meadows (13 March, 1941 – 20 February, 2001) was a pioneering American environmental scientist, teacher and writer. She is best known as author of the influential book The Limits to Growth.

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Alternative Names: Donella Hager Meadows • Donella H. Meadows

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The least obvious part of a system, its function or purpose, is often the most crucial determinant of the system's behavior. - Donella Meadows

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