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... important field of research and application . As Simon ( 1965 ) correctly remarked , an introduction into a rapidly ... importance and application . This publication remained almost unknown among British and American scien- tists and is ...
... important field of research and application . As Simon ( 1965 ) correctly remarked , an introduction into a rapidly ... importance and application . This publication remained almost unknown among British and American scien- tists and is ...
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... important means for aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running " vertically " through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
... important means for aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running " vertically " through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
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... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
Contents
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Science and Society | 51 |
Advances in General System Theory | 89 |
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allometric animal appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological CALIFORN catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components consideration considered constant contrast cultural Cybernetics defined differential dynamic editor elements energy entities entropy equations equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation function game theory growth curves homeostasis important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism living systems LOS ANGELES Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine mathematical means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature nervous system open systems organismic phenomena physics physiological possible present principle problems processes protein psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulation relations robot scientific sense similar so-called sociological specific steady structure symbolic system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES vitalistic weight whole world picture York