Luhmann On-line Teaching and Applying Theory Editorial the Utility of Luhmann
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"I met profesor Luhmann in Guadalajara, Mexico, 1992; he was there to talk about his theory. He was so kind to all of us. I can't forget his smile and his powerful arguments about the theory of systems and Autopoisis. By that time I was a student in the University of Guadalajara. After the seminar of a WHOLE WEEK, he spent some time talking only with 6 of us during two hrs. He talked about his work in Lecce, Italy. He ate a lot of Mexican food . After the seminar, not wanting to drive a car, instead walked the old streets of the city. His memory will be always with me." July 7, 2000 by Javier Torres, Chicago Illinois, USA. Excerpt from Testimonials at "America on Luhmann."
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تاریخ انتشار 2002