The Anthem Companion to Niklas Luhmann

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The Anthem Companion to Niklas Luhmann is a major contribution to analysing the work of one of the greatest social theorists of the twentieth century. This companion provides the latest scholarly interpretations of a thinker who revolutionised the theoretical foundation of the discipline of sociology.

The Companion contains 12 chapters written by proven experts on Luhmanns social systems theory. Among the contributions are overviews of the development of Luhmanns thinking, introductions to key areas of Luhmanns theory of society and critical assessments of core concepts of his social systems theory approach. The chapters cover the main societal function systems of law, politics, the economy, science, religion, and art. Among the chapters are assessments of Luhmanns impact on debates on constitutionalism, cultural studies and critical systems theory. There are finally reflections of scholars on the way and importance of Luhmanns thoughts for their thinking and how Luhmanns theory has shaped their work.

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Ralf Rogowski is a professor of law at the University of Warwick. He is the author of Reflexive Labour Law in the World Society (2015), and co-author and editor of 11 book publications. He has applied Luhmanns social system theory throughout his work with a particular focus on developing the theory of reflexive law.