19 April 1982
Experimental Matrix Used to Order Functional Areas
Functional Classification in an Integrative Matrix of Human Preoccupations (Figure 7)
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As used for the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential and the Yearbook of International Organizations
See commentary in Functional Classification in an Integrative Matrix of Human Preoccupations.
Columns
(Words used to label cells only define a portion of their significance. Words
for cells at levels 8 and 9 are necessarily tentative.)
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Cosmo-,
Geo-,
Hydro-,
Atmo-sphere |
Biosphere
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Socio-techosphere
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Noosphere
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Existential experience
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Nature
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Praxis
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Theory
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Developmental
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Value experience
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principles
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Phenomena-
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Convention-
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Paradigm-constrained
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Value-constrained
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Identification-constrained
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constrained physical
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constrained social
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intellectural action
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innovative action
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experience
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action
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action
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Phenomena as
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Social interaction
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Determination of
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Redefinition of
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Identification with
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significance
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as significance
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meaning inherent in
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meaning attributed
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meaning
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phenomena by definer
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Reaction in place
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Non-self-referential
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Self-referential critical
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Non-criticism
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of criticism
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criticism
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reason
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Explicit sensations
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Explicit feelings
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Explicit reasons
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Explicit values
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Experienced states
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called into question
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called into question
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called into question
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of consciousness
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called into question
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Pattern recognition
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Pattern maintenance
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Pattern adaptation
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Pattern innovation
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Identification with
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patterns experienced
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Change through
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Change through
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Change through
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Change through
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Change through
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physical crisis
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social crisis
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idea clarification
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innovation reformulation
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re-embodiment
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and re-assessment
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Left-brain
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Right-brain
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Left-brain
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Right-brain
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Left-brain
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Right-brain
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Left-brain
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Right-brain
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Left/right brain integration
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Quantitative
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Qualitative
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Quantitative
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Qualitative
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Quantitative
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Qualitative
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Quantitative
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Qualitative
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Science
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Art
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Science
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Art
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Science
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Art
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Science
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Art
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Hard
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Soft
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Hard
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Soft
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Hard
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Soft
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Hard
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Soft
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Structure
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Context
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Structure
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Context
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Structure
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Context
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Structure
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Context
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centered
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sensitive
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centered
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sensitive
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centered
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sensitive
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centered
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sensitive
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objects
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process
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social
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social
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concept
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concept
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principle
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principle
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action
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action
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formation
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formation
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formation
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formation
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Rows (Levels)
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Levels (rows) |
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Formal |
Pattern establishment |
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Pattern maintenance |
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Pattern adaptation |
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Pattern innovation |
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Pattern |
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concepts |
and consolidation |
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and appreciation |
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and propagation |
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and exploitation |
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(im)balance |
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Precondition |
Domain |
Organized |
Differentiated |
Contextual |
Controlled |
Communication |
Resource |
Environmental |
Condition of |
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definition |
relations |
order |
renewal |
movement |
reinforcement |
redistribution |
manipulation |
the whole |
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Constitutive |
Binding |
Informed |
Environmental |
Disciplined |
Imprinting |
Transactional |
Fabricaton and |
Resources |
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embodiment |
processes |
comprehension |
harmony |
integrity |
significance |
advantage |
cultivation |
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Standards |
Enwholement |
Knowledge |
Expression |
Mobilization |
Orientation |
Government |
Industry |
Order |
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Left-brain |
Right-brain |
Left-brain |
Right-brain |
Left-brain |
Right-brain |
Left-brain |
Right-brain |
Left/Right-brain |
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Quantitive |
Qualitative |
Quantitive |
Qualitative |
Quantitive |
Qualitative |
Quantitive |
Qualitative |
Integration |
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Science |
Art |
Science |
Art |
Science |
Art |
Science |
Art |
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Hard |
Soft |
Hard |
Soft |
Hard |
Soft |
Hard |
Soft |
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Structural, |
Contextual |
Structural, |
Contextual |
Structural, |
Contextual |
Structural, |
Contextual |
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static |
processes |
static |
processes |
static |
processes |
static |
processes |
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General |
Specific |
General |
Specific |
General |
Specific |
General |
Specific |
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Combination
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0 |
1 |
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5 |
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8 |
9 |
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9 |
Consciousness |
Leadership |
Love |
Comprehension |
Creative |
Vigilance |
Transcendence |
Freedom |
Perseverance |
Oneness |
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(Authenticity) |
(Compassion) |
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expression |
(Courage) |
(Detachment) |
(Liberation) |
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(Universality) |
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90 |
91 |
92 |
93 |
94 |
95 |
96 |
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98 |
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Principles |
Purpose |
Solidarity |
Idealism |
Harmony |
Integration |
Meaning |
Sharing |
Resourcefulness |
Equanimity |
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(Inventiveness) |
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80 |
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82 |
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84 |
85 |
86 |
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Innovative |
Logics |
Emotional |
Philosophy |
Aesthetics |
Security |
Morals, ethics |
Community |
Coevolution |
Peace (Justice) |
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change |
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fulfilment |
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70 |
71 |
72 |
73 |
74 |
75 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
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6 |
Development |
Policy making |
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Language |
Design |
Inter- |
Individuation, |
Co-operative |
Invention |
Conservation |
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disciplinarity |
psycho-analysis |
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61 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
67 |
68 |
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Noosphere |
Science |
Experiential |
History |
Culture |
Strategy, |
Theology |
Metapolitics |
Agroscience |
International |
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activities |
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logistics |
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relations |
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50 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
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55 |
56 |
57 |
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Sociology |
Management |
Informatics, |
Ekistics |
Cybernetics |
Psychology |
Economics |
Technology |
Environment |
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classification |
(Architecture) |
(Systems) |
(Behaviour) |
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40 |
41 |
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Research, |
Health care |
Education |
Recreation |
Defence |
Religious |
Government, |
Agriculture, |
Law |
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standards |
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(Arts, sports) |
(Police) |
practice |
politics |
fisheries |
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30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
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38 |
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2 |
Action |
Society |
Social activity |
Information |
Amenities |
Transportation, |
Communication |
Commerce |
Industry |
Societal |
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(Employment) |
(Documentation) |
(Necessities) |
telecommun. |
(Media) |
(Finance) |
(Production) |
problems |
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20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
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1 |
Life |
Biosciences |
Plant Life |
Zoology |
Invertebrates |
Fish, reptiles |
Birds, mammals |
Mankind |
Medicine |
Geography |
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(Ecology) |
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10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
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0 |
Fundamental |
Astronomy |
Earth |
Meteorology |
Climatology |
Oceanography |
Hydrology |
Geophysics |
Geology |
Resources |
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sciences |
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(Energy) |
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00 |
01 |
02 |
03 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
07 |
08 |
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