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Book Synopsis: 2021 Hardcover Reprint of 1961 Second Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Acclaimed one of the "seminal books... comparable in ultimate importance to... Galileo or Malthus or Rousseau or Mill", "Cybernetics" was judged by twenty-seven historians, economists, educators, and philosophers to be one of those books published during the "past four decades," which may have a substantial impact on public thought and action in the years ahead." -- Saturday Review.
Cybernetics was defined in the mid 20th century by Norbert Wiener as "the scientific study of control and communication in the animal and the machine." Fields of study which have influenced or been influenced by cybernetics include game theory, system theory (a mathematical counterpart to cybernetics), perceptual control theory, sociology, psychology (especially neuropsychology, behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology), philosophy, architecture, and organizational theory.
Contents:
Part one: original edition - Newtonian and Bergsonian time - Groups and statistical mechanics - Time series, information, and communication - Feedback and oscillation - Computing machines and nervous system - Gestalt and universals - Cybernetics and psychopathology - Information, language, and society
Part two: supplement chapters - On learning and self - reproducing machines - Brain waves and self - organizing systems
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Introducing Cybernetics: Second Edition, the groundbreaking book that explores the fascinating realm of control and communication in both the animal and the machine. This 2021 Hardcover Reprint of the 1961 Second Edition gives you the opportunity to delve into the original work that has been hailed as one of the "seminal books" of our time. It is a full facsimile of the original edition, ensuring an authentic reading experience that is not replicated by Optical Recognition Software.
Cybernetics has been praised by leading historians, economists, educators, and philosophers who believe it will have a profound impact on public thought and action in the years to come. As Saturday Review aptly stated, this book is comparable in importance to the works of Galileo, Malthus, Rousseau, and Mill. By studying cybernetics, you will gain a deep understanding of the scientific principles behind control and communication, bridging the gap between animals and machines.
Not only does Cybernetics delve into the essence of control and communication, but it also extends its influence to various fields of study. Fields such as game theory, system theory, perceptual control theory, sociology, psychology, philosophy, architecture, and organizational theory have all been shaped by cybernetics. This comprehensive work will immerse you in a multidisciplinary exploration of the interconnectedness of these disciplines, allowing you to gain a holistic perspective on the subject.
Including original and supplement chapters, Cybernetics covers a wide range of captivating topics. You'll delve into concepts such as Newtonian and Bergsonian time, information theory, feedback and oscillation, computing machines and the nervous system, cybernetics and psychopathology, and information in society. Supplement chapters also discuss intriguing subjects like learning and self-reproducing machines, as well as brain waves and self-organizing systems. This book provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge in these dynamic areas of study.
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