The Science of History: A Cybernetic Approach |
Contents
Applying Scientific Method | 5 |
Explanation in Science and History | 14 |
The Axiomatic Method | 22 |
History as a Cybernetic System | 29 |
A Case Study The First World War | 35 |
A Study of Revolution | 45 |
Hypotheses and Evidence | 55 |
Capitalist Foreign Policy | 64 |
Models and Automata | 73 |
Conclusion | 89 |
Symbols and Logic | 100 |
Econometric Models | 114 |
Diplomatic Influence | 124 |
The Use of Testrolog | 130 |
References | 145 |
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