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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... problems are thrown into the bargain . Again , air or even automobile traffic are not just a matter of the number of vehicles in operation , but are systems to be planned or arranged . So innumerable problems are arising in production ...
... problems are thrown into the bargain . Again , air or even automobile traffic are not just a matter of the number of vehicles in operation , but are systems to be planned or arranged . So innumerable problems are arising in production ...
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... problems , and solutions given for individual problems are far from perfect . There is a profusion and competition of theories , each limited with respect to the number of problems covered , and elegant solution of those taken into ...
... problems , and solutions given for individual problems are far from perfect . There is a profusion and competition of theories , each limited with respect to the number of problems covered , and elegant solution of those taken into ...
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... problem . Many problems , par- ticularly in biology and the behavioral and social sciences , are essentially multivariable problems for which new conceptual tools are needed . Warren Weaver ( 1948 ) , co - founder of information theory ...
... problem . Many problems , par- ticularly in biology and the behavioral and social sciences , are essentially multivariable problems for which new conceptual tools are needed . Warren Weaver ( 1948 ) , co - founder of information theory ...
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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