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This article reflects a biographical account of Bela H. Banathy's life, providing a recorded history of his accomplishments, personally and professionally. Professor Banathy made significant contributions to systems design theory and practice throughout his life. The author chronicles Bela's lifework as a systems scholar, drawing from personal communication, autobiographical documents, and published works to create a biographical portrait.
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Jenlink, P.M. A Biography of Bela H. Banathy: A Systems Scholar. Systemic Practice and Action Research 17, 253–263 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:SPAA.0000040646.93483.22
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