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Full Circle
- Christian Morgner encountered Luhmann's work early in his undergraduate studies.
- The text he presented then forms the core of his new book, 20 years later.
Beyond System Theory
- Labeling Luhmann solely as a "system theorist" is reductive and ignores other crucial aspects of his work, like his focus on meaning.
- This label also carries negative connotations, hindering engagement with his broader ideas.
Luhmann: The Empiricist
- Luhmann wasn't just a theorist; he was empirically grounded, using quantitative surveys, archival research, and ethnographic studies.
- His work on public administration reforms, love, and global media events demonstrate his diverse empirical approaches.