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... Theoretical Re - orientation 199 204 Systems in the Social Sciences 206 A System - Theoretical Concept of History 209 The Future in System - Theoretical Aspect 215 9. General System Theory in Psychology and Psychiatry 217 The viii Contents.
... Theoretical Re - orientation 199 204 Systems in the Social Sciences 206 A System - Theoretical Concept of History 209 The Future in System - Theoretical Aspect 215 9. General System Theory in Psychology and Psychiatry 217 The viii Contents.
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... theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between I apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . 5 A third objection claims that system theory ...
... theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between I apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . 5 A third objection claims that system theory ...
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... Theoretical Concept of History In contrast to biological species which have evolved by way of genetic transformation , only mankind shows the phenomenon of history , which is intimately linked with culture , language and tradition . The ...
... Theoretical Concept of History In contrast to biological species which have evolved by way of genetic transformation , only mankind shows the phenomenon of history , which is intimately linked with culture , language and tradition . The ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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