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... isomorphic laws in different fields . In many cases , isomorphic laws hold for certain classes or subclasses of " systems , ” irrespective of the nature of the entities involved . There appear to exist general system laws which apply to ...
... isomorphic laws in different fields . In many cases , isomorphic laws hold for certain classes or subclasses of " systems , ” irrespective of the nature of the entities involved . There appear to exist general system laws which apply to ...
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... Isomorphism in Science The present study merely intended to briefly point out the general aim and several concepts of general system theory . Further tasks on the one hand would be to express this theory in a logico - mathematically ...
... Isomorphism in Science The present study merely intended to briefly point out the general aim and several concepts of general system theory . Further tasks on the one hand would be to express this theory in a logico - mathematically ...
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... isomorphic to " stop , " " green " isomorphic to " go . " Similarly , perception and experience categories need not mirror the " real " world ; they must , however , be isomorphic to it to such degree as to allow orientation and thus ...
... isomorphic to " stop , " " green " isomorphic to " go . " Similarly , perception and experience categories need not mirror the " real " world ; they must , however , be isomorphic to it to such degree as to allow orientation and thus ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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