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From Systems to Actor-Networks : A Paradigm Shift in the Social Sciences

By: Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Publisher: Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2024Description: 1 Online-Ressource (358 p.)ISBN:
  • 9781804413371
  • 1804413372
  • 1804413364
  • 9781804413364
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Erscheint auch als: From Systems to Actor-Networks. Druck-Ausgabe Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited,c2024DDC classification:
  • 301 23/eng/20240826
  • 302.3 23/eng/20240823
  • 302.3 23/eng/20240826
LOC classification:
  • HM701
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Summary: This book documents a paradigm shift, not only in the sciences but also in society. Everywhere in society systems are becoming networks. This implies not only a new understanding of social science but also of society and ourselves. The book describes the systems model based on Luhmann's theory of social systems and compares this to Latour's actor-network theory. It argues that present day society cannot be successfully modeled as a system and illustrates the tPPN: PPN: 1907958703Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-4-NLEBK | BSZ-4-NLEBK-KAUB
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