Purposeful systems (Record no. 76357)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780202307985
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International Standard Book Number 0202307980
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Classification number 302.3 ACK
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Personal name Ackoff, Russell L.
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Title Purposeful systems
Remainder of title An interdisciplinary analysis of individual and social behaviour as a system of purposeful events
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. New Brunswick
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Aldine transactions
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2006
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 288p.
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520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. This book provides an innovative foundation for looking at human and social behavior u as a system of purposeful (teleological) events. It uses a systems theoretical approach for the study of these phenomena, and illustrates and extends general systems theory.<br/><br/>Part One develops the concepts of traditional mechanism from which, successively, the concepts of "function," "choice," "goal-seeking," and "purposefulness" are derived, leading to a quantitative formulation of "personality". Part Two provides an analysis of aspects of purposeful behavior and personality, and Part Three explores the interaction of purposeful systems. Part Four is concerned with the study of social groups and ideal-seeking behavior. Finally, structural concepts underpinning the theoretical system are redefined in technological terms, thus demonstrating the non-vicious circularity and interdependence of all scientific concepts.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Social systems-Methodology
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Personal name Emery,Fred E.
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  Not Missing Not Damaged   Gandhi Smriti Library Gandhi Smriti Library   2020-02-04   302.3 ACK 92269 2020-02-04 2020-02-04 Books

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