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Non‐equilibrium thermodynamic approach to the change in political systems
Author(s) -
Byeon Jong Heon
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1743(199905/06)16:3<283::aid-sres320>3.0.co;2-a
Subject(s) - dissipative system , statistical physics , state function , thermodynamics , entropy (arrow of time) , equilibrium thermodynamics , non equilibrium thermodynamics , thermodynamic equilibrium , thermodynamic system , physics
The purpose of this research is to develop a theoretical framework for the study of the dynamics of the political system on the basis of non‐equilibrium thermodynamics and its entropy function. In thermodynamics, entropy has been regarded as a function of system change. An open system in a state of non‐equilibrium tends to lead to a new dynamic state of complexity. In such a transition, the system acquires new energy to produce entropy and new possibilities for the system's behaviour. Non‐equilibrium thermodynamics leads to a theory of system self‐organization. Dissipative structures may trigger transitional processes that lead to higher order and complexity. This non‐equilibrium thermodynamics approach can provide a powerful tool for analysing transitions of a political system over time. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.