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... important means for aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running " vertically " through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
... important means for aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running " vertically " through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
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... important in a field like general systems which is still groping to find its correct foun- dations . Advances of General System Theory The decisive question is that of the explanatory and predictive value of the " new theories ...
... important in a field like general systems which is still groping to find its correct foun- dations . Advances of General System Theory The decisive question is that of the explanatory and predictive value of the " new theories ...
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... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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