General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 52
Page 39
... called entropy , must increase to a maximum , and eventually the process comes to a stop at a state of equilibrium . The second principle can be formulated in different ways , one being that entropy is a measure of probability , and so ...
... called entropy , must increase to a maximum , and eventually the process comes to a stop at a state of equilibrium . The second principle can be formulated in different ways , one being that entropy is a measure of probability , and so ...
Page 90
... so- called theory of open systems and steady states which essentially is an expansion of conventional physical chemistry , kinetics and thermodynamics . It appeared , however , that I could not stop on the way once taken and so I was ...
... so- called theory of open systems and steady states which essentially is an expansion of conventional physical chemistry , kinetics and thermodynamics . It appeared , however , that I could not stop on the way once taken and so I was ...
Page 243
... called the con- vergence of research ( cf. Bavink , 1949 ) . The constants ... so that consecutive determinations alter the estab- lished value only in ... so - called second- ary qualities go , that is , color , sound , smell , taste ...
... called the con- vergence of research ( cf. Bavink , 1949 ) . The constants ... so that consecutive determinations alter the estab- lished value only in ... so - called second- ary qualities go , that is , color , sound , smell , taste ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
Copyright | |
14 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
allometric animal appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components concept consideration considered constant contrast cultural cybernetics decision theory defined differential equations dynamic dynamical system theory editor elements energy entities entropy equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation functions game theory growth curves homeostasis important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism living systems Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature open systems organismic phenomena philosophy physics physiological present principle problems processes Psychiatry psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulations relations robot Schizophrenia scientific sense similar so-called social sciences sociology specific steady structure symbolic teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion universe variables vitalistic weight whole world picture York