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... various centres in the United States and subse- quently in Europe . The original programme of the Society needed no revision : The Society for General Systems Research was organized in 1954 to further the development of theoretical ...
... various centres in the United States and subse- quently in Europe . The original programme of the Society needed no revision : The Society for General Systems Research was organized in 1954 to further the development of theoretical ...
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... various fields , This results in the isomorphism of models , general principles and even special laws appearing in various fields . In summary : Inclusion of the biological , behavioural and social sciences and modern technology ...
... various fields , This results in the isomorphism of models , general principles and even special laws appearing in various fields . In summary : Inclusion of the biological , behavioural and social sciences and modern technology ...
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... various levels of concentrations maintained con- stant . Concentrations and removal of both metabolites and ad- ministered test substances follow open - systems kinetics . Valuable clinical tests have been developed on this basis ( Dost ...
... various levels of concentrations maintained con- stant . Concentrations and removal of both metabolites and ad- ministered test substances follow open - systems kinetics . Valuable clinical tests have been developed on this basis ( Dost ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
Copyright | |
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