THE LAW OF REQUISITE HIERARCHY

1 April 1979

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in Kybernetes

Vol. 8 (4) , 259-266
https://doi.org/10.1108/eb005528

Abstract

A cybernetic theory of hierarchical social systems is given, starting from an extension of Ashby's general theory of regulation and control to amplifying regulation. Regulation and control in human society are then discussed and the conditions for the existence of social classes and social hierarchy examined.

Keywords

ASHBY'S
AMPLIFYING
SOCIETY
CYBERNETIC THEORY
REQUISITE HIERARCHY
HIERARCHY A CYBERNETIC
THEORY OF HIERARCHICAL

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NOTES ON REGULATION AND CONTROL
Kybernetes, 1979
An introduction to cybernetics
Published by Biodiversity Heritage Library ,1956