Knodt, Eva M.
Social Systems (Writing Science)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804726252
- author:
- Knodt, Eva M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 684
- Genre:
- Sociology, Social Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A general theory of systems by Niklas Luhmann presents a significant contribution to sociology, reworking our understanding of meaning and communication in modern society. In this work, Luhmann argues that the traditional notion of society as having a binding representation within itself is no longer tenable. Instead, he proposes that we seek new ways of coping with the selectivity imposed by functionally differentiated modern society. This approach challenges traditional notions of theory and invites a more open and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the world. Social Systems provides the foundation for a theory of modern society that aligns with this new understanding. This book has implications for many disciplines beyond sociology, making it an important contribution to social theory in recent decades.
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