1. Introduction 2. Social Systems 3. Observing Systems 4. The Functional Differentiation of Modern Society 5. Consequences of Function Differentiation 6. Power and Politics 7. Conclusion
Biography
Christian Borch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. His research interests include sociological systems theory, power, sociology of crowds and architecture.
"Borch has written a beautiful introduction to Luhmann, showing an admirable knowledge of Luhmann’s work, the discussions in the Luhmann community in the years after his death, and the intellectual climate in which Luhmann operated. He has a great talent for presenting complicated themes in a pedagogical way and without simplifying beyond recognition. Beginners may start here, and oldtimers can revive their attention to the weird and wonderful world of Luhmann." – Cybernetics and Human Knowing
