General System Theory: Foundations, Development, ApplicationsAn attempt to formulate common laws that apply to virtually every scientific field, this conceptual approach has had a profound impact on such widely diverse disciplines as biology, economics, psychology, and demography. |
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... according to their number ; 2. according to their species ; 3. according to the relations of elements . The following simple graphical illustration may clarify this point ( FIG . 3.1 ) with a and b symbolizing various complexes . 1. ) a ...
... according to their number ; 2. according to their species ; 3. according to the relations of elements . The following simple graphical illustration may clarify this point ( FIG . 3.1 ) with a and b symbolizing various complexes . 1. ) a ...
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... according to the integral of Equation 7.8 ; the close fit shows that the growth curves are correctly reproduced . The growth equations so obtained give a ratio of 1 : 1.5 for the anabolic constants ʼn in females and males . According to ...
... according to the integral of Equation 7.8 ; the close fit shows that the growth curves are correctly reproduced . The growth equations so obtained give a ratio of 1 : 1.5 for the anabolic constants ʼn in females and males . According to ...
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... according to Skinner . It may be early childhood experience according to Freud , beginning with toilet training and other procedures whereby socially acceptable be- havior is reinforced , but psychopathological complexes may also be ...
... according to Skinner . It may be early childhood experience according to Freud , beginning with toilet training and other procedures whereby socially acceptable be- havior is reinforced , but psychopathological complexes may also be ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Some System Concepts in Elementary Mathematical | 54 |
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