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The classic book on a major modern theory
Bertalanffy's selected writings on his theory of laws applicable to virtually every scientific field. This conceptual approach has had a profound impact on biology, economics, psychology, and demography, with new relevancies today. The new foreword by University of Vienna system theory professor,…Why read it?
1 author picked General System Theory as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is where it all started, in my opinion! I believe when we are exploring new concepts, it is good to go back to the source. I love this book, and it is still penetratingly applicable and relevant 60 years on. It is basically the bible and a must-read primer. It is used as a reference for the field of Systems Theory.
In the context of society, the application of systems theory allows professionals to look holistically at conditions and environmental factors to better understand the reasons behind challenges, hardships, and choices. What’s not to like!!
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