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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... present atmospheres of Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus , and Neptune.412 Around those planets are poisonous clouds of methane , ammonia , TABLE 6-5 The Geologic Eras and Periods Events Apelike progenitors and man Time to present ( in millions ...
... present atmospheres of Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus , and Neptune.412 Around those planets are poisonous clouds of methane , ammonia , TABLE 6-5 The Geologic Eras and Periods Events Apelike progenitors and man Time to present ( in millions ...
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... Present United States reserves can produce only 220,000 metric tons at $ 17.60 per kilogram ( kg ) , and world reserves are estimated in the European report as 760,000 metric tons at $ 22 per kg . Using present atomic energy reactors ...
... Present United States reserves can produce only 220,000 metric tons at $ 17.60 per kilogram ( kg ) , and world reserves are estimated in the European report as 760,000 metric tons at $ 22 per kg . Using present atomic energy reactors ...
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... present view of the physi- cal universe may change profoundly : This change will come about through the development of biology . If biology finds it absolutely necessary , for the description of living things , to develop new concepts ...
... present view of the physi- cal universe may change profoundly : This change will come about through the development of biology . If biology finds it absolutely necessary , for the description of living things , to develop new concepts ...
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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