Description

Book Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive overview of the theoretical discussion of one of most important conceptions in sociology at the end of 20th century - the theory of social systems.
The spotlight of this book falls on the work of Niklas Luhmann and his holistic approach. Current modern society is, for Luhmann, a functionally differentiated society, which means that a number of specialized societal sub-systems (politics, economics, religion, law, science, art etc) have formed.
Each system is based on its own type of communication led by its own generalized communicative media. Luhmann controversially depicts modern society as a plurality of many societal subsystems operating without a top and without a coordinating and managing centre.
This book weighs the strong and weak features of the systemic approach in sociology and discusses ways to rethink it.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Dream or Myth? (Introduction)
Chapter 2. The dream of a united conception of science Chapter 3. What is the right starting point for sociological thought? Chapter 4. A Dream of integration of theory and society (Parsons) Chapter 5. The Dream of the Sociological Super-theory (Luhmann) Chapter 6. Reflections on Possibilities of Application of System Approach at Macrosocial Level

The Systemic Approach in Sociology and Niklas

    Product form

    A Hardback by Jiří Šubrt

    £69.34

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £72.99 – you save £3.65 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 5 Nov 2026.

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Systemic Approach in Sociology and Niklas by Jiří Šubrt

      Book details

      Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
      Published 29 April 2020
      ISBN-13 9781839090325
      978-1839090325
      ISBN-10 1839090324
      Also in:
      Social theory

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is a comprehensive overview of the theoretical discussion of one of most important conceptions in sociology at the end of 20th century - the theory of social systems.
      The spotlight of this book falls on the work of Niklas Luhmann and his holistic approach. Current modern society is, for Luhmann, a functionally differentiated society, which means that a number of specialized societal sub-systems (politics, economics, religion, law, science, art etc) have formed.
      Each system is based on its own type of communication led by its own generalized communicative media. Luhmann controversially depicts modern society as a plurality of many societal subsystems operating without a top and without a coordinating and managing centre.
      This book weighs the strong and weak features of the systemic approach in sociology and discusses ways to rethink it.

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1. Dream or Myth? (Introduction)
      Chapter 2. The dream of a united conception of science Chapter 3. What is the right starting point for sociological thought? Chapter 4. A Dream of integration of theory and society (Parsons) Chapter 5. The Dream of the Sociological Super-theory (Luhmann) Chapter 6. Reflections on Possibilities of Application of System Approach at Macrosocial Level

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account