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General system theory : foundations, development, applications

Print Book, English, 1973, ©1968
G. Braziller, New York, 1973, ©1968
xxiv, 295 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780807604526, 9780807604533, 0807604526, 0807604534
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Preface to the revised edition
Introduction
The meaning of a general system theory
Some system concepts in elementary mathematical consideration
Advances in general system theory
The organism considered as physical system
The model of open systems
Some aspects of system theory in biology
The system concept in the sciences of man
General system theory in psychology and psychiatry
The relativity of categories
Appendix I. Notes on developments in mathematical system theory
Appendix II. The meaning and unity of science