Systems theory, in its concern for the whole and its emerge… - Walter F. Buckley

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Systems theory, in its concern for the whole and its emergent properties, ignores the components.

Walter F. Buckley

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About Walter F. Buckley

Walter Frederick Buckley (1922 – January 26, 2006) was an American sociologist, and Professor of sociology, who was among the first to apply concepts from general systems theory (GST), based on the work of Bertalanffy, to sociology.

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Alternative Names: Walter Frederick Buckley

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