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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... organism , the smallest capillaries of the distributor maintain local control of the degree of contraction of the smooth- muscle fibers in their walls . This contraction can be altered by neural impulses , local electrical stimulation ...
... organism , the smallest capillaries of the distributor maintain local control of the degree of contraction of the smooth- muscle fibers in their walls . This contraction can be altered by neural impulses , local electrical stimulation ...
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... organism . Many of the characteristics of the alarm reaction reappear , and if a steady state is not then reestablished , resources for adjustment are finally used up , and the organism dies . This sequence of events conforms to ...
... organism . Many of the characteristics of the alarm reaction reappear , and if a steady state is not then reestablished , resources for adjustment are finally used up , and the organism dies . This sequence of events conforms to ...
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... organism is matter and what is mind . One final aspect of the state of science at this level is that every responsible investigator wants to be humane in her or his work . Ethical values become involved in research with human and other ...
... organism is matter and what is mind . One final aspect of the state of science at this level is that every responsible investigator wants to be humane in her or his work . Ethical values become involved in research with human and other ...
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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