Niklas Luhmann

ISBN-13: 9780415490948 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 184 str.

Christian Borch

Opis

This title offers an easily accessible introduction to the sociology of Niklas Luhmann. It presents the key concepts in Luhmann's systems theory, including social systems, autopoiesis, self-reference, and second-order observation.

Recenzje

'...presents Luhmann's key concepts clearly and succinctly.'
-Stephen Schecter in the Canadian Journal of Sociology, vol 36 no 4

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Social Systems  3. Observing Systems  4. The Functional Differentiation of Modern Society  5. Consequences of Function Differentiation  6. Power and Politics  7. Conclusion

O autorze

Christian Borch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. His research interests include sociological systems theory, power, sociology of crowds and architecture.