------------------------------------------------- Definitions[edit] Cybernetics has been defined in a variety of ways, by a variety of people, from a variety of disciplines. The Larry Richards Reader includes a listing by Stuart Umpleby of notable definitions:[6] * "Science concerned with the study of systems of any nature which are capable of receiving, storing and processing information so as to use it for control." — A. N. Kolmogorov * "The art of securing efficient operation." — Louis
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8 Creolization in Anthropological Theory and in Mauritius Thomas Hylland Eriksen A great amount of intellectual energy has been invested in cultural mixing during the last decades. Reacting against an idea of boundedness, internal homogeneity, and stability that has been associated with mainstream twentieth-century anthropology, hundreds—possibly thousands—of anthropologists have tried to redefine, reform, revolutionize, or even relinquish that abhorred “C” word—”culture.” The range of engagement
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insights gathered through fieldwork (section two). The final section contains some conclusions concerning indigenous knowledge and sustainable development. A Journey on the Landscape of ‘Iddir’ This section reviews literature on iddirs in Ethiopia, their origin and development,significance and function, as well as their relation to the government. The literature is vast and diverse, and is written by both Ethiopains and foreigners, from various perspectives: , historical,
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Passages Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper *7393771241* READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet. Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Dictionaries are not permitted. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely
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What is it About the Whole Foods Market? Whole Foods Market is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods and America’s first national “Certified Organic” grocer. The Company incorporated in 1978, opened the first Whole Foods Market store in 1980, and is based in Austin, Texas. The Company’s mission is to promote the vitality and well-being of all individuals by supplying the highest quality, most wholesome foods available. The core mission is devoted to the promotion
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human resource planning, recruitment, and selection, EEO and Affirmative Action, Human resources development, Compensation and benefits, Safety and Health, and Employee and labor relations are the main issues for all Human Resource Management. This essay will identify why these aspect are the primary function for all Human Resource Manager and which aspect is more important than the others. The first primary function of a Human Resource Manager is the planning, recruitment, and selection process.
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dracontias 1 2007 no. 1 2007 1 dracontias 1 2007 2 dracontias 1 2007 Melez! Occasionally, one encounters persons calling themselves “theoretical magicians” and thus meaning that they subscribe to the magical paradigms without practising magic. But, theoretical magic is a contradiction. Magic is practice, action. Eugenio Trias, professor in philosophy, have pointed out that the word magic can be traced back to the same root as make (Swedish makt meaning ‘power’, German machen
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© Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust 1997 Published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department Printed at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Press, Pondicherry PRINTED IN INDIA VOLUME 19 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO Publisher’s Note The first series of Essays on the Gita appeared in the monthly review Arya between August 1916 and July 1918. It was revised by Sri Aurobindo and published as a book in 1922. The second series appeared in the Arya between August 1918 and July 1920. In 1928 Sri Aurobindo brought
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Socială Specializarea Sociologie Communication Out of Character Made by: Durbacă Eduard,Sociologie,Seria I,Grupa 3 Coordinator: Ghișoiu Claudia The book I chose to discuss in the following essay is “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life” , and I have selected in particular the chapter speaking about “Communication Out of Character”. This is the first book to highlight the face-to-face interaction as a subject studied by a sociologist.Erving
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