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We here mean “ whole system ” in the context of some particular mode of
behavior . A whole ... A " viewpoint ” is defined in terms of any designated set of
interactions and time - sequences that we refer to as a mode of behavior . The
modes of ...
We here mean “ whole system ” in the context of some particular mode of
behavior . A whole ... A " viewpoint ” is defined in terms of any designated set of
interactions and time - sequences that we refer to as a mode of behavior . The
modes of ...
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modes of behavior of the world system . One can argue ... If we wish to assume
that natural resources will not fail , we can reduce the rate of their usage ( or
increase the assumed initial supply ) to see which mode of behavior next
appears . 4 .
modes of behavior of the world system . One can argue ... If we wish to assume
that natural resources will not fail , we can reduce the rate of their usage ( or
increase the assumed initial supply ) to see which mode of behavior next
appears . 4 .
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First , an attempt to relieve one set of symptoms may only create a new mode of
system behavior that also has unpleasant consequences . Second , the attempt
to produce short - term improvement often sets the stage for a long - term ...
First , an attempt to relieve one set of symptoms may only create a new mode of
system behavior that also has unpleasant consequences . Second , the attempt
to produce short - term improvement often sets the stage for a long - term ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
Limits to Growth | 67 |
Copyright | |
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accumulate action actual agriculture appear assumed assumptions average become behavior better billion birth rate capital investment Capital-investment cause Chapter consequences continue created crowding curve death rate decline defined depends described developed discard discussed dynamic effect environment equation equilibrium examine existing expect factors falling Figure food production food ratio forces fraction further future gives grow growth higher improve increase indicates industrialization influence INITIAL land less limit LOGICAL FUNCTION loop lower material standard means mental mode MULTIPLIER DIMENSIONLESS natural resources natural-resource needed NREM occurs person policies pollution crisis pollution ratio POLR population possible present pressures probably processes rate normal RATIO DIMENSIONLESS reaches reduced relationship remaining represents result rise sector shortage shown shows social systems space standard of living stop structure suppressed SWITCH TABLE taken tion understand UNITS usage variable world system
Bibliographic information
| Title | World Dynamics |
| Authors | Jay W. Forrester, JAY W AUTOR FORRESTER |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Wright-Allen Press, 1971 |
| Length | 142 pages |
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