This is a characteristic of the systems that are built hierarchically from smaller subsystems, each approximately self contained and modular.
Forget shuffle or buying tracks singularly from iTunes (Other MP3 download services are available) - Each Muse album is a self contained musical journey.
Here also each of the articles is a self contained message.
Despite boasting three fine songwriters, it sometimes seems like each of Blake, Love and McGinley's creations is somewhat self contained.
As a self contained Isle, they have ceased all immigration.
Of course, this is an entirely self contained exercise, a chance simply to enjoy these treasures again.
The Cubi, which fits into a room that is at least 260 square feet, is completely self contained.
"You can get a very good self contained pebble pool from your local garden centre," Pauline says.
Investment in transport is essential to make planning work: I doubt that any garden city can be remotely self contained these days so what matters is how they relate to existing places and to each other.
Also, the device is fairly small and self contained.
The Conductor: A "Self contained wireless music system".
