General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications |
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... present book hopes to make a contribution in both respects implied in the above : offering to the student of systems science a broadened perspective , and to the general reader a panoramic view of a development which is indubitably ...
... present book hopes to make a contribution in both respects implied in the above : offering to the student of systems science a broadened perspective , and to the general reader a panoramic view of a development which is indubitably ...
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... present book has found , also the experience of others - that such panoramic view presents to the student a suitable introduc- tion into a new way of thinking which is eagerly and even en- thusiastically accepted ; and offers to the ...
... present book has found , also the experience of others - that such panoramic view presents to the student a suitable introduc- tion into a new way of thinking which is eagerly and even en- thusiastically accepted ; and offers to the ...
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... Present sociological theory largely consists in attempts to define the sociocultural " system , " and in discussion of functionalism , i.e. , consideration of social phenomena with respect to the " whole " they serve . In the first ...
... Present sociological theory largely consists in attempts to define the sociocultural " system , " and in discussion of functionalism , i.e. , consideration of social phenomena with respect to the " whole " they serve . In the first ...
Contents
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Some System Concepts in Elementary Mathematical | 54 |
Approaches and Aims in Systems Science | 89 |
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allometric animal appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components concept consideration considered constant contrast cultural cybernetics decision theory defined differential equations dynamic dynamical system theory editor elements energy entities entropy equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation functions game theory growth curves homeostasis important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism living systems Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature open systems organismic phenomena physics physiological possible present principle problems processes Psychiatry psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulations relations Schizophrenia scientific sense similar so-called social sciences sociology specific steady structure symbolic teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion universe variables vitalistic weight whole world picture York
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