Luhmann explained from souls to systems / Hans-Georg Moeller.
| Author/creator | Moeller, Hans-Georg, 1964- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chicago : Open Court, |
| Description | xii, 299 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Ideas explained ; v. 3 Ideas explained series ; v. 3. ^A592179 |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | "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 publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Bibliography note | "Luhmann bibliography": p. 275-292. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2006014930 |
| ISBN | 0812695984 (trade pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780812695984 (trade pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780812695984 |