SPACING
Charles François (2004). SPACING, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3123.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3123 ▶ |
| Object type | Human sciences, Methodology or model |
In a complex system , the tendency of similar subsystems or elements to maintain a minimum distance between each others.
As graphically stated by M. MARUYAMA: “You would not build two post offices next to each other”(1994, p. 80). This phenomenon is a result of an inhibiting effect . Each element or subsystem needs sufficient resources within a reach that minimizes the costs of obtaining needed inputs .
See also
Ecosystem, Niche, Territory