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As a result , a meeting convened on July 20 for ten days of study , presentations ,
and discussion . The dynamic model of world interactions described in this book
was devised in the early part of July to form a basis for discussion at the ...
As a result , a meeting convened on July 20 for ten days of study , presentations ,
and discussion . The dynamic model of world interactions described in this book
was devised in the early part of July to form a basis for discussion at the ...
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We speak of action A causing result B . But such a perception is incomplete .
Result B represents a new condition of the system that changes the future
influences that affect action at A . Feedback loops govern action and change in
systems ...
We speak of action A causing result B . But such a perception is incomplete .
Result B represents a new condition of the system that changes the future
influences that affect action at A . Feedback loops govern action and change in
systems ...
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Years Figure 5 - 8 Reduction of pollution generation allows population and
capital investment to increase further before the pollution crisis . tion of
technology directly to the pollution - generation processes . Figure 5 - 8 shows
the result of ...
Years Figure 5 - 8 Reduction of pollution generation allows population and
capital investment to increase further before the pollution crisis . tion of
technology directly to the pollution - generation processes . Figure 5 - 8 shows
the result of ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
Limits to Growth | 67 |
Copyright | |
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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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