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General System Theory [Paperback]

Ludwig von Bertalanffy (Author)
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Publication Date: May 25 2000
An attempt to formulate common laws that apply to virtually every scientific field, this conceptual approach has had a profound impact on such widely diverse disciplines as biology, economics, psychology, and demography.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Of historical interest Jan 13 2001
By Guy Randell
Format:Paperback
Somewhat outdated, rehashed and self aggrandizing. More historical than cutting edge. You can do better!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The system behind the system, are you aware of? Nov 2 2002
By Marco Dorantes
Format:Paperback
A very important body of knowledge for anyone.

Have you ever said "the current system is wrong" but never known a definitive answer?

This book lays a base for understanding the system behind the system.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new way of looking at how things work together Oct 31 1999
By Thomas M. Mandel
Format:Paperback
Perhaps the best way to start this review is with Bertalanffy's own words: "Compared to the analytical procedure of classical science with resolution into component elements and one-way or linear causality as basic category, the investigation of organized wholes of many variables requires new catagories of interaction, transaction, organization, teleology..."

"These considerations lead to the postulate of a new scientific discipline which we call general system theory. It's subject matter is formulation of principles that are valid for "systems" in general, whatever the nature of the component elements and the relations or "forces" between them...

"General system theory, therefore, is a general science of wholeness"...

Wholeness is not new, the Chinese and Greeks had their own versions, but what Bertalanffy did is make it an authentic science.

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