Introduction to Systems Theory
'These lectures, published here in English for the first time, show  Luhmann at the height of his powers. They offer a unique insight into  the engine room of arguably the world's most famous systems theorist. It  is indeed a brilliant mind that is at work here; very few other social  scientists would be able to perform at such a level. Particularly for  students and readers who are not familiar with Luhmann's style of  thought, this is an ideal introduction to systems theory by the man  himself.'Andreas Hess, University College Dublin'Niklas Luhmann is the closest the social sciences have come, in a  long time, to an actual thinker. This book is an indispensable  introduction to Luhmann’s unique version of systems theory and required  reading to all concerned about theoretical sociology. It offers a rare  glimpse into the experimental workings of an extraordinary sociological  mind at work.'Stephan Fuchs, University of Virginia