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

by Andréa Belliger and David J Krieger

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804413364
• ISBN13: 9781804413364
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Ethics International Press, Inc
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"