Translators note and acknowledgments
System-autopoiesis-form: an introduction to Luhmann's 'Introduction to Systems Theory'
Editor's preface to the German edition
I. Sociology and systems theory. 1. The functionalism of system maintenance
2. Parsons
II. General systems theory. 1. The theory of open systems
2. System as difference (formal analysis)
3. Operational closure
4. Self-organization, autopoiesis
5. Structural coupling
6. Observing
7. Re-entry
8. Complexity
9. The idea of rationality
III. Time
IV. Meaning
V. Psychic and social systems. 1. Problems of "action theory"
2. Two modes of operation of autopoiesis
VI. Communication as a self-observing operation
VII. Double contingency, structure, conflict
Suggested Further Readings.
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Introduction to systems theory by Niklas Luhmann. ISBN 9780745645728. Published by Polity in 2013. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
