General Systems Theory

Problems, Perspectives, Practice (Second Edition)

By: Lars Skyttner

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Hardcover | 5 January 2006 | Edition Number 2

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Systems theorists see common principles in the structure and operation of systems of all kinds and sizes. They promote an interdisciplinary science adapted for a universal application with a common language and area of concepts. In order to solve problems, make recommendations and predict the future, they use theories, models and concepts from the vast area of general systems theory. This approach is chosen as a means to overcome the fragmentation of knowledge and the isolation of the specialist but also to find new approaches to problems created by earlier 'solution of problems.'This revised and updated second edition of General Systems Theory - Ideas and Applications includes new systems theories and a new chapter on self-organization and evolution. The book summarizes most of the fields of systems theory and its application systems science in one volume. It provides a quick and readable reference guide for future learning containing both general theories and practical applications without the use of complicated mathematics.

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Non-Fiction Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Research & Information Information theory Cybernetics & Systems Theory Science Science in General Physics Materials & States of Matter Chemistry Physical Chemistry Booktopia Publisher Services

World Scientific Publishing Computing & I.T.Computer Science

The emergence of holistic thinking	p. 3
Basic ideas of general systems theory	p. 49
A selection of systems theories	p. 110
Communication and information theory	p. 204
Some theories of brain and mind	p. 256
Self-organization and evolution	p. 294
Artificial intelligence and life	p. 319
Organizational theory and management cybernetics	p. 352
Decision-making and decision aids	p. 390
Informatics	p. 430
Some of the systems methodologies	p. 457
The future of systems theory	p. 485
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