Problems of form
Dirk Baecker
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Problems of form
by Dirk Baecker
Published
August 1, 1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
260
ISBN-13
9780804734240
ISBN-10
0804734240
Description
"Sociology has long sought to find out how acting in a situation and observing that situation may differ and nevertheless belong to a single kind of social operation. George Spencer-Brown's Laws of Form (1969) provides one way to conceive of such an operation. The present book is the first to make sociological use of his mathematical calculus of form, which has been extensively applied to cybernetics, systems theory, cognitive science, and mathematics."--BOOK JACKET. "Spencer-Brown's theory states that any action or communication is always an operation that makes a distinction. Not only does this operation take place, but it can be observed as indicating what it is interested in, and as leaving unmarked what it is not. Distinctions thereby entail a logic of inclusion and exclusion that is subject to social debate and conflict. In social situations there is no action that does not at the same time execute, maintain, or cross a distinction."--BOOK JACKET. "Thus the observer is part of the situation he or she observes. The essays in this volume use this idea to describe different social "forms" as consisting of action observed by further action."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Linear algebra and its applications
Introductory statistics for the behavioral sciences
Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan shozō Meijiki kankō tosho maikuro-ban shūsei
Statistical methods for the social sciences
The Drunkard's Walk
The Cosmic Serpent
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Problems of form?
This edition of Problems of form has approximately 260 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Problems of form?
For most readers, Problems of form typically takes between 5h 25m and 3h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,000 words
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What is the word count of Problems of form?
The estimated word count for Problems of form is approximately 65,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Problems of form?
Problems of form was written by Dirk Baecker.
When was Problems of form published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 1, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.