What are systems? What is society? What happens to human beings in a hypermodern world? Niklas Luhmann addressed these questions in depth. This book introduces his social systems theory which explains specific functions like economy and mass media from a cybernetic perspective, integrating various schools of thought including sociology, philosophy, and biology. Luhmann Explained explores the great thinker's radical analysis of ""world society."" The book gives special attention to the present-day relevance of Luhmann's theory with respect to globalization, electronic mass media, ethics, and new forms of protest.
By:
Hans-Georg Moeller Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 425g ISBN:9780812695984 ISBN 10: 0812695984 Series:Ideas Explained Pages: 312 Publication Date:14 September 2006 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
