Systems theory in political science

The adaptation of system theory to political science was conceived by David Easton in 1953.

In his view, the highest level of abstraction could make scientific generalizations about politics possible.

[2] His main model was driven by an organic view of politics, as if it were a living object.

His theory is a statement of what makes political systems adapt and survive.

(see Harold Lasswell and Robert Dahl) Easton's approach has been criticised for being unfalsifiable and holding a Western or American bias, as well as not explaining crises or the breakdown of the system.