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... similar in structure to those of physics . Aims of General System Theory We may summarize these considerations as follows . Similar general conceptions and viewpoints have evolved in various disciplines of modern science . While in the ...
... similar in structure to those of physics . Aims of General System Theory We may summarize these considerations as follows . Similar general conceptions and viewpoints have evolved in various disciplines of modern science . While in the ...
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... similar remark : " Since the construction of the whole world is the most eminent and since it originated from the wisest creator , nothing is found in the world which would not show a maximum or minimum characteristic . " A similar ...
... similar remark : " Since the construction of the whole world is the most eminent and since it originated from the wisest creator , nothing is found in the world which would not show a maximum or minimum characteristic . " A similar ...
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... similar to that mentioned on p . 126. Mathematical expressions were derived , and the kinetics of this model is similar to that in living cells . Open systems and steady states generally play a fundamental role in metabolism although ...
... similar to that mentioned on p . 126. Mathematical expressions were derived , and the kinetics of this model is similar to that in living cells . Open systems and steady states generally play a fundamental role in metabolism although ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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