Principles of group solidarity / Michael Hechter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hechter, Michael.

Series:

California series on social choice and political economy ; 11.

California series on social choice and political economy ; 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solidarity.

Social groups.

Social choice.

Social control.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 219 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley : University of California Press, 1988.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Social scientists have long recognized that solidarity is essential for such phenomena as social order, class, and ethnic consciousness, and the provision of collective goods. In presenting a new general theory of group solidarity, Michael Hechter here contends that it is indeed possible to build a theory of solidarity based on the action of rational individuals and in doing so he goes beyond the timeworn disciplinary boundaries separating the various social sciences.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Tables And Figures

Preface

I. Introduction

II. The Problem

III. A Theory Of Group Solidarity

IV. The Necessity Of Formal Controls

V. Dependence And Party Solidarity

VI. The Production Of Formal Controls

VII. The Limits Of Compensation In Capitalist Firms

VIII. Economizing On Control Costs In Intentional Communities

IX. Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

First paperback printing 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-209) and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

9786612355424

9781282355422

1282355422

9780520908970

052090897X

OCLC:

609850078