A systems theory of religion /
Luhmann, Niklas, 1927-1998,
A systems theory of religion / Niklas Luhmann ; Edited by Andre Kieserling ; Translated by David A. Brenner with Adrian Hermann. - 303 pages ; 23 cm. - Cultural memory in the present. . - Cultural memory in the present. .
'Originally published in German under the title Die Religion der Gesellschaft.'
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-300) and index.
Religion as a form of meaning -- Coding -- The function of religion -- The contingency formula'God' -- The differentiation of religious communication -- Religious organizations -- The evolution of religion -- Secularization -- Self-description.
9780804743280 RM 420.00
Religion and sociology.
Social systems.
System theory.
A systems theory of religion / Niklas Luhmann ; Edited by Andre Kieserling ; Translated by David A. Brenner with Adrian Hermann. - 303 pages ; 23 cm. - Cultural memory in the present. . - Cultural memory in the present. .
'Originally published in German under the title Die Religion der Gesellschaft.'
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-300) and index.
Religion as a form of meaning -- Coding -- The function of religion -- The contingency formula'God' -- The differentiation of religious communication -- Religious organizations -- The evolution of religion -- Secularization -- Self-description.
9780804743280 RM 420.00
Religion and sociology.
Social systems.
System theory.