Niklas Luhmann's Theory of Politics and Law

M. King, C. Thornhill

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Palgrave
05 August 2005

Social theory; Politics & government; Political science & theory

Niklas Luhmann's social theory stands in direct opposition to the dominant 'anthropocentric' traditions of legal and political analysis. King and Thornhill now offer the first comprehensive, critical examination of Luhmann's highly original theory of the operations of the legal and political systems. They describe how from the perspective of his 'sociological enlightenment' Luhmann continually calls to account the certainties, the ambitions and rational foundations of The Enlightenment and the idealized versions of law and politics which they have produced.

By: M. King, C. Thornhill
Imprint: Palgrave
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 351g
ISBN: 9781403998019
ISBN 10: 1403998019
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 05 August 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Niklas Luhmann's Theory of Politics and Law

King and Thornhill have produced an outstanding book...presents a very clear and economical exposition of Luhmann's theories... --Tim Murphy, London School of Economics and Political Science<br><br> This is an excellent book. Michael King and Chris Thornhill have provided a comprehensive, scholarly and accessible account of Luhmann's extensive writings on politics and law. They have also answered convincingly many of the anti-functionist' criticisms that have been directed against his ideas. I have no doubt that their efforts will succeed in convincing readers of the relevance and importance of Luhmann's theory in understanding the complexity and dynamism of modern society as well as the considerable difficulties which are likely to be encountered in attempting to find solutions to the major problems facing the world. --Gunther Teubner, J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany<br>