This book, "The Psychology of Computer Programming" is by Gerald Weinberg, an author that really explores the design and complexity of systems. I recommend his

This book, "The Psychology of Computer Programming" is by Gerald Weinberg, an author that really explores the design and complexity of systems. I recommend his other books, esp, "On the Design of Stable Systems : A Companion Volume to an Introduction to General Systems Thinking" http://www.ppig.org/library/book/psychology-computer-programming http://www.ppig.org/library/book/psychology-computer-program...