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... reaction , i.e. , a reaction , in which the reaction product obtained accelerates its own production . In sociology , it is the law of Verhulst ( 1838 ) describing the growth of human populations with limited re- sources ...
... reaction , i.e. , a reaction , in which the reaction product obtained accelerates its own production . In sociology , it is the law of Verhulst ( 1838 ) describing the growth of human populations with limited re- sources ...
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... reaction system and reaction conditions are infinitely more complicated in organisms than in the systems usually dealt with in physical chemistry . These are reactions among an extraordinarily high number of components . More- over ...
... reaction system and reaction conditions are infinitely more complicated in organisms than in the systems usually dealt with in physical chemistry . These are reactions among an extraordinarily high number of components . More- over ...
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... reaction ( phobotaxis ) by which it reacts to the most diverse , chemical , tactile , thermal , photic , etc. , stimuli . This simple reaction , however , suffices safely to guide that animal which possesses no specific sense organs ...
... reaction ( phobotaxis ) by which it reacts to the most diverse , chemical , tactile , thermal , photic , etc. , stimuli . This simple reaction , however , suffices safely to guide that animal which possesses no specific sense organs ...
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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