Hierarchy Theory: The Challenge of Complex SystemsHoward Hunt Pattee |
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Hierarchical Order and Neogenesis | 29 |
Hierarchical Control Programs in Biologi | 49 |
The Physical Basis and Origin of Hierar | 71 |
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alphabet alternative description amino acid apical atoms behave behavior biological organisms Bonner called cell chemical Chinese boxes chromosomes classification collagen collection complex systems concept context cortisone degrees of freedom describe descriptive levels detailed deterministic Developmental Biology developmental process DNA molecule dynamical elements enzyme enzyme molecules EPAM equations evolution evolutionary evolve example fitness components fitness set frequencies function fundamental genetic code hierar hierarchical constraints hierarchical control hierarchical levels hierarchical organization Hierarchical Structures hierarchical systems hierarchy theory higher level higher order histone hormone individual instabilities interactions IPL-V language level of order levels of description linear lower level Ludwig von Bertalanffy messenger RNA mixed strategy molecular molecules monomer motion natural selection nearly-decomposable neogenesis optimization optimum origin particles particular pathway Pattee physical problem properties protein quantum relation replication small molecules species spontaneous stable statistical closure straint struc subroutine subsystems symbolic tests tion traits w₂