Uncommon Sense: The Life and Thought of Ludwig Von Bertalanffy (1901-1972), Father of General Systems Theory"Uncommon Sense is the first nontechnical presentation of biologist / philosopher Ludwig von Bertalanffy and the only approachable explanation of his discoveries in the ecological / holistic field known as General Systems Theory. Prepared with the help of his private papers and reminiscences of his wife and son, this book offers a vital tool for managers, physicians, psychologists, scientists, teachers, parents, and public officials."--Book cover. |
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... systems : complexes of element in interaction . Therefore , he asked , isn't it likely that all systems respond to some basic laws of organization ? To be sure , the unification of science is a dream that also has been entertained by ...
... systems : complexes of element in interaction . Therefore , he asked , isn't it likely that all systems respond to some basic laws of organization ? To be sure , the unification of science is a dream that also has been entertained by ...
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... systems discipline were unable to prove that any systems law actually applies to systems in general , Bertalanffy was able to identify some systems laws that were versatile enough to qualify as candidates for such universality . The ...
... systems discipline were unable to prove that any systems law actually applies to systems in general , Bertalanffy was able to identify some systems laws that were versatile enough to qualify as candidates for such universality . The ...
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... systems approach in which a mathematical model of a system is fed to a computer and then subjected to hypotheti- cal ... laws . Cybernetics . A study of systems in terms of communication and control . Dynamic morphology . The ...
... systems approach in which a mathematical model of a system is fed to a computer and then subjected to hypotheti- cal ... laws . Cybernetics . A study of systems in terms of communication and control . Dynamic morphology . The ...
Contents
Preface | 9 |
Introduction by Kenneth E Boulding | 17 |
Wizard in Disguise | 45 |
Copyright | |
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