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Systems theory in political science

Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics. The adaptation of system theory to political science was first conceived by David Easton in 1953. Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics. The adaptation of system theory to political science was first conceived by David Easton in 1953. In simple terms, Easton's behavioral approach to politics, proposed that a political system could be seen as a delimited (i.e. all political systems have precise boundaries) and fluid (changing) system of steps in decision making. Greatly simplifying his model:Influence of computers on the discipline of political science and the political system work within an environment.The environment generates different demands from different section of society such as reservation system in the matter of a certain group,demand for better transportation etc.

[ "International political economy", "Political philosophy", "Political culture", "Political science of religion", "American political science", "Genopolitics", "Political methodology", "Behavioralism", "Biology and political science", "Postmodernism in political science" ]
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