Some observations on resilience and robustness in human systems
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چکیده
Robustness versus resilience of systems is first defined. The definition is applied to the material and cultural adaptive system of the Netsilik Inuit. Three structural conflicts and their resolution through cultural practices are delineated. The importance of system monitoring is discussed, especially with regard to the cultural system.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cybernetics and Systems
دوره 36 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005