Planck's Inspiration: Nature, Philosophy and Business

Robert D Handscombe and Eann A Patterson
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Robert D Handscombe: University of Shefield, UK
Eann A Patterson: University of Shefield, UK

Chapter 2 in The Entropy Vector:Connecting Science and Business, 2004, pp 8-17 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:Ockham, Planck and Mother NatureEntropy, engines and cyclesThe degradation of energyInterim reportNotes and quotes

Keywords: Disorder; Choice; Trade-off; Efficiency; Creativity; Management; Sustainability; Entropy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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