A sequel to Bouldings Ecodynamics (SAGE 1978), this new book looks at the extent to which the earth is a total system of interacting parts and the degree to which it is a pattern of isolated systems which have little or no impact on one another. Descriptions of systems are based as much as possible on their relevance to the real world. Bouldings methodology depends on the nature of the particular system being investigated and he does not attempt to to impose methodologies from systems where parameters do not change ...
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A sequel to Bouldings Ecodynamics (SAGE 1978), this new book looks at the extent to which the earth is a total system of interacting parts and the degree to which it is a pattern of isolated systems which have little or no impact on one another. Descriptions of systems are based as much as possible on their relevance to the real world. Bouldings methodology depends on the nature of the particular system being investigated and he does not attempt to to impose methodologies from systems where parameters do not change (celestial mechanics) on those where they do (biological and social sciences).
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Good. Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, small light marginalia and underlining scattered throughout, a few small notations on read fly page, a few creased page corners. Dust jacket bright and shiny with a few tiny nicks with creases, light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear. Ships within 24-48 hours via media mail.