Moeller, HansGeorg
Luhmann Explained (Ideas Explained) (Ideas Explained)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812695984
- author:
- Moeller, HansGeorg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Social theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Niklas Luhmann's social systems theory offers a unique perspective on the functions of modern society. This book provides an introduction to his radical analysis of "world society," exploring how specific systems, such as economy and mass media, operate from a cybernetic viewpoint. Luhmann's work integrates insights from sociology, philosophy, and biology to examine the impact of globalization, electronic mass media, ethics, and new forms of protest on contemporary society. The author, Hans-Georg Moeller, provides a clear and concise overview of Luhmann's ideas, making this book an accessible introduction to complex theoretical concepts. By exploring the present-day relevance of Luhmann's theory, this book offers valuable insights into the workings of our hypermodern world.