Living SystemsOffering a detailed analysis of each of the major aspects and characteristics encountered at all seven levels, Living Systems identifies multiple variables of each of 9 matter-energy and information-processing subsystems, the normal and pathological states of these variables, and practical indicators for measuring changes in them. It also specifies cross-level formal identities among the levels and describes the artifacts, machines, or technologies at each level. |
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... Adjustment processes among subsystems or com- ponents , used in maintaining variables in steady states All processes of subsystems which maintain steady states are ... system to an environment where the inputs are SYSTEM PROCESSES 71.
... Adjustment processes among subsystems or com- ponents , used in maintaining variables in steady states All processes of subsystems which maintain steady states are ... system to an environment where the inputs are SYSTEM PROCESSES 71.
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... adjustment process of some bacteria and protozoans , including many ciliates and Sporozoa . 387 This is induced by extremes of heat , cold , dryness , or lack of food . When a protozoan encysts , it becomes a small , dormant sphere . It ...
... adjustment process of some bacteria and protozoans , including many ciliates and Sporozoa . 387 This is induced by extremes of heat , cold , dryness , or lack of food . When a protozoan encysts , it becomes a small , dormant sphere . It ...
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James Grier Miller. major overall personality adjustment processes in con- centrating almost exlusively on studying brief reac- tions which take seconds or minutes at most , almost always being completed within the time limits of an ...
James Grier Miller. major overall personality adjustment processes in con- centrating almost exlusively on studying brief reac- tions which take seconds or minutes at most , almost always being completed within the time limits of an ...
Contents
Tables of the Critical Subsystems | xi |
Preface to the First Edition | xxvii |
Outline of Chapters 3 4 and 6 through 12 | xxxviii |
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