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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... discussed with physicists ( von Bertalanffy , 1948a ) and discussed in lectures and symposia ( e.g. , von Bertalanffy et al . , 1951 ) . The proposal of system theory was received incredulously as fantastic or presumptuous . Either - it ...
... discussed with physicists ( von Bertalanffy , 1948a ) and discussed in lectures and symposia ( e.g. , von Bertalanffy et al . , 1951 ) . The proposal of system theory was received incredulously as fantastic or presumptuous . Either - it ...
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... discussed by Volterra ( cf. D'Ancona ) and Donnan ( 1937 ) . Biological Applications It should have become evident by now that many characteristics of organismic systems , often considered vitalistic or mystical , can be derived from ...
... discussed by Volterra ( cf. D'Ancona ) and Donnan ( 1937 ) . Biological Applications It should have become evident by now that many characteristics of organismic systems , often considered vitalistic or mystical , can be derived from ...
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... discussed above . In conclusion , it may be said that consideration of organismic phenomena under the conception discussed , a few general prin- ciples of which have been developed , has already proved its importance for explanation of ...
... discussed above . In conclusion , it may be said that consideration of organismic phenomena under the conception discussed , a few general prin- ciples of which have been developed , has already proved its importance for explanation of ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Some System Concepts in Elementary Mathematical | 54 |
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allometric animals appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components consideration considered constant contrast cultural cybernetics defined differential dynamic elements energy entities entropy equations equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation function game theory growth curves homeostasis homeostatic human behavior important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine mathematical means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature nervous system open systems organismic phenomena philosophy physics physiological possible present principle problems processes protein psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulations relations scheme scientific sense servomechanisms similar so-called sociology specific steady structure symbolic system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion Unity of Science universe vitalistic weight whole world picture York
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