General System Theory: Foundations, Development, ApplicationsAn attempt to formulate common laws that apply to virtually every scientific field, this conceptual approach has had a profound impact on such widely diverse disciplines as biology, economics, psychology, and demography. |
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... called steady state which is distinct from the latter . This is the very essence of that fundamental phenomenon of life which is called metabolism , the chemical processes within living cells . What now ? Obviously , the conventional ...
... called steady state which is distinct from the latter . This is the very essence of that fundamental phenomenon of life which is called metabolism , the chemical processes within living cells . What now ? Obviously , the conventional ...
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... called the " law of natural growth , " and with ( a1 > 0 ) is valid for the growth of capital by compound interest . Biologically , it applies to the in- dividual growth of certain bacteria and animals . Sociologically , it is valid for ...
... called the " law of natural growth , " and with ( a1 > 0 ) is valid for the growth of capital by compound interest . Biologically , it applies to the in- dividual growth of certain bacteria and animals . Sociologically , it is valid for ...
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... called well - adjusted individual will be the ultimate goal , that is a well - oiled robot maintaining itself in optimal biological , psychological and social homeostasis . This is Brave New World - not , for some at least , the ideal ...
... called well - adjusted individual will be the ultimate goal , that is a well - oiled robot maintaining itself in optimal biological , psychological and social homeostasis . This is Brave New World - not , for some at least , the ideal ...
Contents
Introduction | 8 |
On the History of Systems Theory | 10 |
Trends in Systems Theory | 17 |
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