The Companion 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.

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The Anthem Companion to Niklas Luhmann is a major contribution to analysing the work of one of the greatest social theorists of the twentieth century. This companion provides the latest scholarly interpretations of a thinker who revolutionised the theoretical foundation of the discipline of sociology.

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

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Analyses the work of one of the greatest social theorists of the twentieth century and provides the latest scholarly interpretations of a thinker who revolutionised the theoretical foundation of the discipline of sociology.

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Anthem Companions to Sociology offer authoritative and comprehensive assessments of major figures in the development of sociology from the last two centuries. Covering the major advancements in sociological thought, these companions offer critical evaluations of key figures in the American and European sociological tradition and will provide students and scholars with an in-depth assessment of the makers of sociology and chart their relevance to modern society.

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ISBN
9781839984884
Publisert
2023-02-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Anthem Press
Vekt
454 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
26 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
198

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Biografisk notat

Ralf Rogowski is a professor of law at the University of Warwick. He is the author of Reflexive Labour Law in the World Society (2015), and co-author and editor of 11 book publications. He has applied Luhmann’s social system theory throughout his work with a particular focus on developing the theory of reflexive law.