law and society research
type: Concept
narrower: entropy

thermodynamics
type: Concept
narrower: entropy

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: entropy

entropy
definition: Entropy is the term used to describe how natural and social systems move from a state of order to disorder. While the concept may seem esoteric, entropy means a “change in state” (from the Greek entrope, change). [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration; Entropy]
broader: thermodynamics
broader: law and society research
type: Concept