by Christian Borch (Author)
Offers an introduction to the sociology of Niklas Luhmann. This book presents the key concepts in Luhmann's systems theory, including social systems, autopoiesis, self-reference, and second-order observation. It also introduces to his analysis of modern society as differentiated into a number of distinctive function systems.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 166
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 30 Mar 2011
ISBN 10: 0415490936
ISBN 13: 9780415490931