Chapter 9 Web Links

Niklas Luhmann
	This site contains links to some of Luhmann's works on communication, globalization, and science, as well as works written about Luhmann. ( http://www.libfl.ru/Luhmann/ )

Cybernetics and Systems Theory
	This site provides a good general introduction to the principles of cybernetic systems theory, as well as links to reference works, bibliographies, and introductory texts. It emphasizes the multi-disciplinary character of systems theory. ( http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/CYBSYSTH.html )

Biography of Niklas Luhmann
	This site contains a concise intellectual biography of Luhmann, including brief, accessible discussions of his central concepts and their historical-biographical contexts. ( http://www.isss.org/lumluhmann.htm )

Obituary: Niklas Luhmann
	This page contains an obituary of Luhmann from The Guardian newspaper (London). It summarizes his life and work. ( http://www.cla.sc.edu/socy/faculty/deflem/luhmobit.htm )

Autopoietic Theory and Social Systems: Theory and Practice
	This site provides many points of view on Luhmann's work on autopoiesis, as well as some background on the concept. ( http://www.acm.org/siggroup/auto/Main.html )

Luhmann On-Line Newsletter
	This site archives a newsletter dedicated to Luhmann's systems theory. The newsletters contain articles for beginners and experts alike. ( http://www.sociocyberforum.org/newsletter/ )

Sociological Research Online: Book Reviews
	This site contains a review of Luhmann's books on love and modernity. Students might find it useful as an introduction to Luhmann's thinking on substantive topics, as well as his key ideas. ( http://www.socresonline.org.uk/5/2/luhmann.html )