Systems Theory and Its Application to Political Structures and Processes: Bridging Political Science and the Social Sciences Introduction The mid-twentieth century witnessed a paradigmatic shift in the social sciences, where the rigid disciplinary boundaries and traditional normative approaches gave way to more interdisciplinary, analytical, and behavioral orientations. Among the innovations that catalyzed this shift, Systems … Continue reading Examine the core principles of Systems Theory and its application to the study of political structures and processes. Discuss the significance of Systems Theory in bridging the gap between political science and other social sciences.