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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
12
Issue
4
Date
1/1/1982

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Title
Quantification of the Anthroposystem Concept
DOI
10.2190/35FT-VBRT-T9F4-4N60
Author
M. A. Santos
Pages
351-361
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Quantification of the Anthroposystem Concept

M. A. Santos

DOI: 10.2190/35FT-VBRT-T9F4-4N60

Abstract

Recently the anthroposystem theory was postulated by this author in an attempt to describe any environmental system developed by man that can perpetuate itself. Modern science is based on quantification of theory, and indeed, precise numerical terms or measurements and scientific testing are almost inseparable. Only after a system is quantified can one mathematically predict the system's behavior. This paper identifies and quantifies the position or role in the environment that an anthroposystem occupies. The quantification of the anthroposystem is one of the most important aspects of the study of humans and their environment. With such knowledge, the design of a sustainable human system and an inter-related long-range life-support system can be undertaken.

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