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Critical systems heuristics (CSH) is explored in this article. It is an emancipatory approach to problem solving. Its philosophy and principles are presented. Methodological guidelines and an application for police strategy toward the carrying of offensive weapons are given. A critique of the philosophy, principles and methodology is provided. Room is left for the reader to extend our analysis. The aim of the article is to initiate the use of CSH and to encourage people to help to develop this and other emancipatory approaches.
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Flood, R.L., Jackson, M.C. Critical systems heuristics: Application of an emancipatory approach for police strategy toward the carrying of offensive weapons. Systems Practice 4, 283–302 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01062006
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