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Communication systems and social systems. A statistical exploration in history and policy
Author(s) -
Lerner Daniel
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830020404
Subject(s) - modernization theory , social system , social communication , communications system , social change , sociology , positive economics , economic system , computer science , political science , economics , social science , law , communication , telecommunications
Abstract Heretofore communication systems have evolved and adapted themselves to the development and growth of the social system. In this article the relationships between four factors important in such development and growth are discussed. It is pointed out that some societies, over‐zealous to attain modernization, may attempt radical departure from these historical relationships with resultant imbalances and possible breakdowns in the social system.