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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... variables , each of which varies comparably to a variable in another system . If these comparable vari- ations are ... variables in a concrete system or an abstracted system ( see pages 19 and 20 ) . 46 The observer selects the variables ...
... variables , each of which varies comparably to a variable in another system . If these comparable vari- ations are ... variables in a concrete system or an abstracted system ( see pages 19 and 20 ) . 46 The observer selects the variables ...
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... variables of a set of decision rules or decision variables . 364 365 In Gershefski's study , responding companies listed 11 ways in which their models were used to help management . They were reported to evaluate alter- native operating ...
... variables of a set of decision rules or decision variables . 364 365 In Gershefski's study , responding companies listed 11 ways in which their models were used to help management . They were reported to evaluate alter- native operating ...
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... variables they employ have been collected has reduced their precision , their credibility , and their practical value . There has been almost no effort to use comparable subsystems , components , variables , and indicators in different ...
... variables they employ have been collected has reduced their precision , their credibility , and their practical value . There has been almost no effort to use comparable subsystems , components , variables , and indicators in different ...
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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