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'''Social entropy''' is a [[sociological theory]] that evaluates social behaviours using a method based on the [[second law of thermodynamics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Social Entropy: A Paradigmatic Approach of the second law of thermodynamics to an unusual domain|url=http://www.nexialinstitute.com/social_entropy.htm|website=www.nexialinstitute.com|access-date=14 January 2018}}</ref> The equivalent of entropy in a social system is considered to be wealth or residence location.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Parra-Luna|first1=Francisco|title=Systems Science and Cybernetics- Volume I|date=2009|isbn=978-1848262027|page=165|publisher=EOLSS Publications }}</ref> The term "social entropy" was first used by physicist [[Peter Tait (physicist)|Peter Tait]] in 1874.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eoht.info/page/Social%20entropy |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=www.eoht.info}}</ref> The theory was introduced by [[Kenneth D. Bailey (sociologist)|Kenneth D. Bailey]] in 1990<ref>{{cite book|last1=Ritzer|first1=George|title=Encyclopedia of Social Theory|date=2004|isbn=1452265461|page=314|publisher=SAGE Publications }}</ref> and extended recently by [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Roumen-Tsekov Roumen Tsekov], who related social entropy to liberty and economic freedom.<ref>{{cite arXiv|title=Social Thermodynamics 2.0 |last=Tsekov|first=Roumen| date=2023 |class=physics.soc-ph |eprint=2307.05984}}</ref> |
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'''Social entropy''' is a [[Macrosociology|macrosociological]] [[systems theory]]. It is a measure of the natural decay within a [[social system]]. It can refer to the decomposition of [[social structure]] or of the disappearance of [[Distinction (sociology)|social distinctions]]. Much of the energy consumed by a social organization is spent to maintain its structure, counteracting social entropy, e.g., through legal institutions, [[education]] and even the promotion of television viewing. [[Anomie]] is the maximum state of social entropy.{{Disputed-inline|Talk page section|date=July 2012}} Social entropy implies the tendency of social networks and society in general to break down over time, moving from cooperation and |
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== See also == |
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* [[Energetics]] |
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==Further reading== |
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* [[Klaus Krippendorff]]'s ''Dictionary of Cybernetics'' (University of Pennsylvania) |
* [[Klaus Krippendorff]]'s ''Dictionary of Cybernetics'' (University of Pennsylvania) |
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* [[Kenneth D. Bailey (sociologist)|Kenneth D. Bailey]] (1990). ''Social Entropy Theory''. Albany, New York: State University of New York (SUNY) Press. ISSN 1094-429X |
* [[Kenneth D. Bailey (sociologist)|Kenneth D. Bailey]] (1990). ''Social Entropy Theory''. Albany, New York: State University of New York (SUNY) Press. ISSN 1094-429X |
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*[http://www.nexialinstitute.com/social_entropy.htm Social Entropy: A Paradigmatic Approach of the Second Law of Thermodynamics to an Unusual Domain] |
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*[http://www.normanspencer.co.nz/PredictionScience/SocialImplications.html Prediction Science] |
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*[http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170418-how-western-civilisation-could-collapse] |
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Latest revision as of 02:22, 20 December 2024
Social entropy is a sociological theory that evaluates social behaviours using a method based on the second law of thermodynamics.[1] The equivalent of entropy in a social system is considered to be wealth or residence location.[2] The term "social entropy" was first used by physicist Peter Tait in 1874.[3] The theory was introduced by Kenneth D. Bailey in 1990[4] and extended recently by Roumen Tsekov, who related social entropy to liberty and economic freedom.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Social Entropy: A Paradigmatic Approach of the second law of thermodynamics to an unusual domain". www.nexialinstitute.com. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ^ Parra-Luna, Francisco (2009). Systems Science and Cybernetics- Volume I. EOLSS Publications. p. 165. ISBN 978-1848262027.
- ^ www.eoht.info https://www.eoht.info/page/Social%20entropy. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Ritzer, George (2004). Encyclopedia of Social Theory. SAGE Publications. p. 314. ISBN 1452265461.
- ^ Tsekov, Roumen (2023). "Social Thermodynamics 2.0". arXiv:2307.05984 [physics.soc-ph].
Further reading
[edit]- Klaus Krippendorff's Dictionary of Cybernetics (University of Pennsylvania)
- Kenneth D. Bailey (1990). Social Entropy Theory. Albany, New York: State University of New York (SUNY) Press. ISSN 1094-429X
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