General System Theory: Foundations, Development, ApplicationsAn attempt to formulate common laws that apply to virtually every scientific field, this conceptual approach has had a profound impact on such widely diverse disciplines as biology, economics, psychology, and demography. |
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... applied to relational aspects of biology ( Rashevsky , 1956 , 1960 ; Rosen , 1960 ) . Mathematically , it is connected with matrix algebra ; modelwise , with compartment theory of systems containing partly " permeable " subsystems , and ...
... applied to relational aspects of biology ( Rashevsky , 1956 , 1960 ; Rosen , 1960 ) . Mathematically , it is connected with matrix algebra ; modelwise , with compartment theory of systems containing partly " permeable " subsystems , and ...
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... applied systems analysis shows , diverse system models will have to be applied according to the nature of the case and operational criteria . LEVEL Table 1.2 An Informal Survey of Main Levels in the Hierarchy of Systems . Partly in ...
... applied systems analysis shows , diverse system models will have to be applied according to the nature of the case and operational criteria . LEVEL Table 1.2 An Informal Survey of Main Levels in the Hierarchy of Systems . Partly in ...
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... applied in the latter happen to be similar to those of Lotka or , for that matter , of chemical kinetics , but the ... applying to systems in general . In this way we postulate a new discipline called General System Theory . Its subject ...
... applied in the latter happen to be similar to those of Lotka or , for that matter , of chemical kinetics , but the ... applying to systems in general . In this way we postulate a new discipline called General System Theory . Its subject ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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allometric animals appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components consideration considered constant contrast cultural cybernetics defined differential dynamic elements energy entities entropy equations equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation function game theory growth curves homeostasis homeostatic human behavior important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine mathematical means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature nervous system open systems organismic phenomena philosophy physics physiological possible present principle problems processes protein psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulations relations scheme scientific sense servomechanisms similar so-called sociology specific steady structure symbolic system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion Unity of Science universe vitalistic weight whole world picture York
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