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A General Model of Simple and Complex Systems
By David Alderoty © 2015
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Introduction to the Basic, Meaning
And Utility of System Theories
System theories are not really theories. They essentially represent generalized conceptual models of systems, and I am calling the concept in this e-book the General Model of Simple and Complex Systems. The main utility of a system theory is to assist in the study of systems, which is especially useful for problem solving, and observational and experimental research. This involves creating a specific conceptual model of the system you are studying, by considering all the relevant factors that relate to your primary objective. A few examples of these factors are illustrated with the following 10 questions:
1) Does the system and related objective involve physics, chemistry, electronics, computer science, mechanics, economics, business, psychology, sociology, or political science? 2) If the system is comprised of people, who are the leaders, what are the social and cultural dynamics involved with the system? 3) Is the system static or dynamic? 4) What are the forces, or dynamics that relate to the system? 5) What are the cause-and-effect sequences that take place in the system?, 6) What is the energy source for the system? 7) What is the mass, density, and chemical composition of the system? 8) What type of inputs and outputs are involved with the system? 9) Are there feedback and correction loops in the system you are studying? 10) What is the nature of the internal structure of the system?
There are many other factors and related dynamics besides the above, which are discussed in detail in the 12 chapters of this e-book.
The General Model of Simple and Complex Systems is ONE OF MANY, generalized conceptualizations that apply to many types of systems. If you are interested in alternative perspectives, and presentations FROM OTHER AUTHORS, scroll down to: Alternative Perspectives on Systems Theories, or left click on the blue underlined words.
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Chapter 1) HTML version: A System Theory: The General Model of Simple and Complex Systems
Left click on these words for the PDF version Over 1,400 Words, on 11 Pages
Chapter 2) HTML version: Dynamic Systems, and Related Concepts, Left click on these words for the PDF version Over 2,770 words, on 18 Pages
Chapter 3) HTML version: Chapter 3) Dynamic Systems: Preventing and Solving Problems, with an Understanding of Cause‑and‑Effect Sequences Left click on these words for the PDF version Over 1,360 words, on 18 Pages
Chapter 4) HTML version: Chapter 4) Cycles, Rates, and Cause‑and‑Effect Sequences of Dynamic Systems Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 1,900 Words, on 13 Pages
Chapter 5) HTML version: Chapter 5) Diagrams for: Cause-and-Effect Sequences, Energy & Information Flow, Through Dynamic Systems, Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 980 words, on 12 Pages
Chapter 6) HTML version: Static Systems, Forces, and Imperceptibly Small Movements Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 925 Words, on 8 Pages
Chapter 7) HTML version: Open and Closed Systems, and Defining a System, in Terms of a Problem or Goal Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 1,850, on 13 Pages
Chapter 8) HTML version: Control Mechanisms and Programmed Systems Solving a Problem, by Building a System Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 1,250 Words, on 10 Pages
Chapter 9) HTML version: Systems in Relation to Waves, Energy, Disorder, Order, and Work Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 2,900 Words, on 18 Pages
Chapter 10) HTML version: How Do Simple and Complex Systems Differ, Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 2,050 Words, on 13 Pages
Chapter 11) HTML version: Evolutionary Systems, and Related Developments, and Problem Solving, Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 2,250 Words, on 15 Pages
Chapter 12) HTML version: Changing and Reacting Systems and Creating Models Based on a System Conceptualization Left click on these words for the PDF version, Over 1,900 Words, on 13 pages
Alternative Perspectives On Systems Theories
Plants and animals are excellent examples of systems. It is interesting to note that the most important contributor to the general concept of system theory was a biologist, Ludwig von Bertalanffy. His system theory is presented in his book General System Theory. There are many other system theories, which can be seen from the following links.
If you want, alternative perspectives, conceptualizations, and descriptions of system theories see the following websites from other authors. Note if a link fails, use the blue underlined words as a search phrase, with www.Google.com. If the failed link is for a video use www.google.com/videohp. The search will usually bring up the original website, or one or more good alternatives.
1) Cornell University Library: Dynamical Systems Authors and titles for recent submissions, 2) List of 40 types of systems theory, 3) “Glossary of systems theory”, 4) General System Theory: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Science and Technology Education for All by David Chen, and Walter Stroup, 5) Cybernetics and Systems Thinkers, 6) Systems Theory, 7) What is Systems Theory?, 8) Family Systems Theory, 9) Systems Theories: Their Origins, Foundations, and Development, By Alexander Laszlo and Stanley Krippner, 10) Systems Theory, by BRUCE D. FRIEDMAN, 11) Systems theory, Epistemology and Philosophy of Science for Information Scientists, 12) Dynamic Systems Theories, ESTHER THELEN and LINDA B. SMITH, 13) Systems Theory / Therapy, 14) Video: Key Concepts in Systems Theory, by Jay Memmott, 15) Video: Complexity theory: an introduction Complexity Lab, by Jay Memmott.
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Alternative Perspectives On Systems
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