Uncommon Sense: The Life and Thought of Ludwig Von Bertalanffy (1901-1972), Father of General Systems Theory"Uncommon Sense is the first nontechnical presentation of biologist / philosopher Ludwig von Bertalanffy and the only approachable explanation of his discoveries in the ecological / holistic field known as General Systems Theory. Prepared with the help of his private papers and reminiscences of his wife and son, this book offers a vital tool for managers, physicians, psychologists, scientists, teachers, parents, and public officials."--Book cover. |
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... Systems Theory Mark Davidson. in some scientific literature with his wide - ranging general systems approach : a way of looking at problems with insights gleaned from knowledge about systems in general . Gradu- ally , Bertalanffy's general ...
... Systems Theory Mark Davidson. in some scientific literature with his wide - ranging general systems approach : a way of looking at problems with insights gleaned from knowledge about systems in general . Gradu- ally , Bertalanffy's general ...
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... Systems Theory Mark Davidson. on the study of a total system , including systemic interac- tions involved in short - term versus long - term results of a particular program . An Array of Approaches The multiplicity of systems professions ...
... Systems Theory Mark Davidson. on the study of a total system , including systemic interac- tions involved in short - term versus long - term results of a particular program . An Array of Approaches The multiplicity of systems professions ...
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... - namic behavior of open systems . Also called dynamic systems theory . Closed system . A system considered to be isolated from its environment . Computerized simulation . A systems approach in which a mathematical 223 Glossary.
... - namic behavior of open systems . Also called dynamic systems theory . Closed system . A system considered to be isolated from its environment . Computerized simulation . A systems approach in which a mathematical 223 Glossary.
Contents
Preface | 9 |
Introduction by Kenneth E Boulding | 17 |
Wizard in Disguise | 45 |
Copyright | |
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