Toward a general theory of social systems

Abstract

This article presents a General Theory of Social Systems. This general theory proposes a model and method for the design, behaviour, and development of social systems. The model advanced is an exposition of the universal composition of social systems in three‐dimensions. The accompanying prescribed method offers dissection and analysis of past, present, and planned systems from Micro to Meta scales in isolation and relation to external systems.

Citation

Bridgeforth, B.W. (2005), "Toward a general theory of social systems", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 25 No. 10/11, pp. 54-83. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330510791388