GROWTH and STRUCTURATION
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1478 ▶ |
| Object type | General information |
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