The systems theory that was created by Ludwig von Bertalanffy in the 1930s is the best theory to which I have been exposed in this class. This theory presents the general idea that a system is made up of many parts, all with different functions. All parts of the system are interrelated and they work together in synergy. The parts alone cannot accomplish what the entire system can. Bertalanffy also indicates that these parts must efficiently communicate. It was equally important to Bertalanffy that other theories be cultivated from his general systems theory. Because it is general in nature, the theory is not only useful in the study of mass communications a