Niklas Luhmann is widely recognized as one of the most original thinkers in the social sciences today. This major new work further develops the theories of the author by offering a challenging analysis of the relationship between society and the environment.
Luhmann extends the concept of "ecology" to refer to any analysis that looks at connections between social systems and the surrounding environment. He traces the development of the notion of "environment" from the medieval idea which encompasses both human and natural systems to our modern definition, which separates social systems from the external environment.
In Luhmann's thought, human beings form part of the environment, while social systems consist only of communications. Utilizing this distinctive theoretical perspective, Luhmann presents a comprehensive catalog of society's reactions to environmental problems. He investigates the spheres of the economy, law, science, politics, religion, and education to show how these areas relate to environmental issues.
"Ecological Communication" is an important work that critically examines claims central to our society claims to modernity and rationality. It will be of great importance to scholars and students in sociology, political science, philosophy, anthropology, and law."
- ISBN10 0226496511
- ISBN13 9780226496511
- Publish Date 15 August 1989
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Chicago Press
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 204
- Language English