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... so a closed system tends to a state of most probable distribution . The most probable distribution , however , of a ... called steady state which is distinct from the latter . This is the very essence of that fundamental phenomenon of life ...
... so a closed system tends to a state of most probable distribution . The most probable distribution , however , of a ... called steady state which is distinct from the latter . This is the very essence of that fundamental phenomenon of life ...
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... so - 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 ...
... so - 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 ...
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... 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 , colour , 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 , colour , sound , smell , taste ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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