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Systems theory — is an interdisciplinary field of science and the study of the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science. More specificially, it is a framework by which one can analyze and/or describe any group of objects that work in concert to… … Wikipedia
systems theory — systems theory, systems analysis The concept of a system is not peculiar to sociology: it is used in any scientific analysis where a researcher is concerned to understand the pattern or structure between any set of parts or units. A system is… … Dictionary of sociology
Systems theory in archaeology — is the application of systems theory and systems thinking in archaeology. It originated with the work of Ludwig von Bertalanffy in the 1950s, and is introduced in archaeology in the 1960s with the work of Sally R. Binford Lewis Binford s New… … Wikipedia
Systems theory in political science — is a highly abstract, partly holistic and mechanistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics. The adaptation of system theory to political science was first conceived by David Easton in 1953. Overview In simple terms, Easton s behavioral… … Wikipedia
systems theory — A theory designed to understand whole systems, including socio ecological systems. In a system, levels are linked in interdependent and interacting ways … Geography glossary
List of types of systems theory — This list of types of systems theory gives an overview of different types of systems theory, which are mentioned in scientific book titles or articles. [Their are a lot of book titles named ... systems: theory and applications . This leaves the… … Wikipedia
Dynamical systems theory — is an area of applied mathematics used to describe the behavior of complex dynamical systems, usually by employing differential equations or difference equations. When differential equations are employed, the theory is called continuous dynamical … Wikipedia
World-systems theory — The world systems theory (also known as the world systems analysis[1]) is a multidisciplinary, macro scale approach to world history and social change.[1][2] The world systems theory stresses that world systems (and not nation states) should be… … Wikipedia
Living systems theory — is a general theory about the existence of all living systems, their structure, interaction, behavior and development. This work is created by James Grier Miller, which was intended to formalize the concept of life . According to Miller s… … Wikipedia
Sociotechnical systems theory — is theory about the social aspects of people and society and technical aspects of machines and technology. Sociotechnical refers to the interrelatedness of social and technical aspects of an organisation. Sociotechnical theory therefore is about… … Wikipedia
