System Approach: Evolution and Its Applicability in Contemporary Political Theory

Abstract

In this article, the author examines the evolution and the current state of systems approach in political science. The paper justifies the need of rethinking systems approach. The principal part of this work is devoted to utilization of the systems approach in papers of T. Parsons, D. Easton and G. Almond. The author highlights some distinctions between the terms “systems approach” and “systems analysis”.

Keywords

• системный подход
• политология
• системное исследование
• политическая система