Autopoiesis in Organization Theory and Practice

Explore the innovative concepts of autopoiesis in "Autopoiesis in Organization Theory and Practice" by Rodrigo Magalhães. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited in 2009, this hardback edition spans 312 pages, offering a comprehensive analysis of how autopoiesis theory can serve as a unifying framework for understanding organizations as complex systems. The book integrates open systems theory with the groundbreaking research of Maturana and Varela, highlighting the significance of emergent phenomena within organizational contexts. Ideal for scholars and practitioners in organizational sociology, this insightful work invites readers to rethink traditional organizational theories through the lens of autopoiesis. Dive into a transformative perspective on organizational dynamics and discover the interplay between biological systems and organizational practices.