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... theory . 3. The potential contributions of a general theory In 1949 when our work in systems science began , an integrative theory of living systems seemed desirable , but barely possible . The outlook is better today . The potential of ...
... theory . 3. The potential contributions of a general theory In 1949 when our work in systems science began , an integrative theory of living systems seemed desirable , but barely possible . The outlook is better today . The potential of ...
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... theory . New York : Academic Press , 1961 , 46–60 . Winkelbauer , K. Communication channels with finite past history . In J. Kozesnik ( Ed . ) . Transactions of the second Prague conference on information theory , statistical decision ...
... theory . New York : Academic Press , 1961 , 46–60 . Winkelbauer , K. Communication channels with finite past history . In J. Kozesnik ( Ed . ) . Transactions of the second Prague conference on information theory , statistical decision ...
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... theory of complexity per se . Cybernetica , 1976 , 19 ( 1 ) , 5-38 . 15 Becht , G. Systems theory , the key to holism and reduction- ism . BioSci . , 1974 , 24 ( 10 ) , 569–579 . 16Glassman , R. B. Selection processes in living systems ...
... theory of complexity per se . Cybernetica , 1976 , 19 ( 1 ) , 5-38 . 15 Becht , G. Systems theory , the key to holism and reduction- ism . BioSci . , 1974 , 24 ( 10 ) , 569–579 . 16Glassman , R. B. Selection processes in living systems ...
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