Aspects of causal processes in social systems: Discussions of methodology
Abstract
Aims to facilitate the work of researchers studying problems/phenomena in social systems from a systemic point of view. Discusses the type of causal processes which exist in social systems and how patterns in social systems can be revealed. Presents four causal processes: historical, functional, cybernetic and pattern. Typologizes pattern processes into the four categories of empirical generalizations, models, theories and social laws. Elaborates on the relationship between models and theories relative to systemic research strategy.
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Citation
Johannessen, J. (1997), "Aspects of causal processes in social systems: Discussions of methodology", Kybernetes, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 30-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684929710158106
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:MCB UP Ltd
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