General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications
1977; The MIT Press; Volume: 10; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/1573450
ISSN1530-9282
AutoresErnest Edmonds, Ludwig von Bertalanffy,
Tópico(s)Complex Systems and Decision Making
ResumoLudwig von Bertalanffy's theory of laws is applicable to virtually every scientific field. This conceptual approach has had a profound impact on biology, economics, psychology, and demography, with new relevancies today. Gathered here are Ludwig von Bertalanffy's writings on general system theory, selected and edited to show the evolution of systems theory and to present its applications to problem-solving. The new foreword by University of Vienna system theory professor, Wolfgang Hofkirchner, and Centre for Systems Philosophy director, David Rousseau, discusses the theory s contemporary applications.
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