Cybernetics

or control and communication in the animal and the machine

212 pages

English language

Published Jan. 1, 1980 by MIT Press.

ISBN:
978-0-262-73009-9
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OCLC Number:
506367676

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Cybernetics describes the application of statistical mechanics methods to communications engineering. Its subject matter ranges from such control mechanisms as servo-mechanisms, mathematical calculators, and automatic pilots, to the nerves and brain of the human body.

This is a study of human control functions and mechanico-electrical systems designed to replace them. As such it impinges on every branch of science. It is the outgrowth of extensive theoretical study and experimentation by Dr. Wiener and a group of outstanding scientists -- including physiologists, psychologists, mathematicians, and electrical engineers.

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"Balls out" actually refers to a mechanical technique for controlling the valves of a steam engine, and not to anatomy. Who knew?

I read this for Brian Bingham's Controls course. It was swell!

Subjects

  • Cybernetics.