General Systems Theory

Though general systems theory is currently the prevailing paradigm in family therapy and social work, there is no accessible text that treats its basic concepts. This book fills the gap by presenting the central ideas of general systems theory in clear and simple language, with a focus on the social sciences. Preface, Chapter 1: Introduction, Part One: Concepts, Chapter 2: Context, Chapter 3: Causality, Chapter 4: Change, Part Two: Characteristics, Chapter 5: Content, Chapter 6: Communication, Chapter 7: Emotion, Chapter 8: Moving Ahead, Annotated References, Annotated Bibliography, Index