General system theory : foundations, development, applications

Abstract

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