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... Theoretical Concept of History The Future in System - Theoretical Aspect 9 General System Theory in Psychology and Psychiatry .... 205 The Quandary of Modern Psychology System Concepts in Psychopathology Conclusion 10 The Relativity of ...
... Theoretical Concept of History The Future in System - Theoretical Aspect 9 General System Theory in Psychology and Psychiatry .... 205 The Quandary of Modern Psychology System Concepts in Psychopathology Conclusion 10 The Relativity of ...
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... theoretical models in the fields which lack them ; ( 3 ) minimize the duplication of theoretical effort in different fields ; ( 4 ) promote the unity of science through improving communication among specialists . The Society's Yearbooks ...
... theoretical models in the fields which lack them ; ( 3 ) minimize the duplication of theoretical effort in different fields ; ( 4 ) promote the unity of science through improving communication among specialists . The Society's Yearbooks ...
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... theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . A third objection claims that system theory lacks ...
... theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . A third objection claims that system theory lacks ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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