Luhmann explained from souls to systems

"An introduction to Niklas Luhmann's social systems theory. Discusses key concepts and relevant philosophical issues, and presents a case study. English-language translations of three of Luhmann's essays and bibliographies of works by and on Luhmann are included"--Provided by pub...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Moeller, Hans-Georg, 1964- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : Open Court cop. 2006
Colección:Ideas explained ; 3
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. A new way of thinking about society. What is social systems theory? ; What is real? ; What happens to the human being? ; What can be done?
  • Part 2. Mass media. The mass media as a system ; Beyond manipulation ; The reality of the mass media ; Individuality and freedom
  • Part 3. Philosophical contexts. Kant ; Hegel ; Marx ; Husserl ; Habermas ; Postmodernity, deconstruction, and techno-theory
  • Conclusion: From metanarrative to supertheory.