The Anthem companion to Niklas Luhmann / edited by Ralf Rogowski.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rogowski, Ralf, editor.

Series:

Anthem companions to sociology.

Anthem companions to sociology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Luhmann, Niklas, 1927-1998.

Luhmann, Niklas.

Social systems.

Sociology--Philosophy.

Sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 187 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

Companion to Niklas Luhmann

Niklas Luhmann

Place of Publication:

London : Anthem Press, 2023.

Summary:

This <i>Companion</i> contains twelve chapters written by proven experts on Luhmann's social systems theory. Among the contributions are overviews of the development of Luhmann's thinking, introductions to key areas of Luhmann's theory of society and critical assessments of core concepts of his social systems theory approach. The chapters cover the main societal function systems of law, politics, the economy, science, religion and art. Among the chapters are assessments of Luhmann's impact on debates on constitutionalism, cultural studies and critical systems theory. There are finally reflections of scholars on the way and importance of Luhmann's thoughts for their thinking and how Luhmann's theory has shaped their work.

Contents:

Introduction, Ralf Rogowski; Luhmann and Constitutional Sociology: Law and Functional Differentiation Revisited, Chris Thornhill; Luhmann on Politics and the Economy in 21st Century's World Society, Aldo Mascareño; Luhmann on Law and Legal Theory, Richard Nobles and David Schiff; Epistemic Sociology: Luhmann's Theory of Science and Knowledge, Gert Verschraegen; Luhmann's Theory of Art, Paul Buckermann; Luhmann on Religion and Secularization, Raf Vanderstraeten; Luhmann and Critical Systems Theory, Kolja Möller and Jasmin Siri; Luhmann's Sceptical Notion of Culture, Dirk Baecker; Luhmann, on Algorithms, in 1966, Elena Esposito; Niklas Luhmann Observed from a Luhmannian Perspective, Klaus Dammann; Three Encounters with Luhmann, Gunther Teubner.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 Nov 2023).

Other Format:

Print version: Rogowski, Ralf The Anthem Companion to Niklas Luhmann

ISBN:

9781839984891

1839984899

9781839984907

1839984902