The functions of social conflict / Lewis A. Coser.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coser, Lewis A., 1913-2003, author.

Series:

International library of sociology ; 9.

The International library of sociology ; 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social conflict.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 1956.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Published in 1998, Functns Soc Conflict Ils 110 is a valuable contribution to the field of Sociology and Social Policy.

Contents:

Front Cover; The Functions of Social Conflict; Copyright Page; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; I. Introductory; II. Conflict and Group Boundaries; Proposition 1: Group-Binding Functions of Conflict; III. Hostility and Tensions in Conflict Relationships; Proposition 2: Group-Preserving Functions of Conflict and the Significance of Safety-Valve Institutions; Proposition 3: Realistic and Nonrealistic Conflict; Proposition 4: Conflict and Hostile Impulses; Proposition 5: Hostility in Close Social Relationships; IV. In-Group Conflict and Group Structure

Proposition 6: The Closer the Relationship, the More Intense the ConflictProposition 7: Impact and Function of Conflictin Group Structures; Proposition 8: Conflict as an Index of Stability of Relationships; V. Conflict with Out-Group and Group Structure; Proposition 9: Conflict With Out-Groups Increases Internal Cohesion; Proposition 10: Conflict with Another Group Defines Group Structure and Consequent Reaction to Internal Conflict; Proposition 11: The Search for Enemies; VI. Ideology and Conflict; Proposition 12: Ideology and Conflict; VII. Conflict-The Unifier

Proposition 13: Conflict Binds AntagonistsProposition 14: Interest in Unity of the Enemy; Proposition 15: Conflict Establishes and Maintains Balance of Power; VIII. Conflict Calls for Allies; Proposition 16: Conflict Creates Associations and Coalitions; IX. Conclusion; References; Index

Notes:

"First issued in paperback 2011"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-182) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-135-63915-9

0-203-71457-1

1-283-84175-4

1-135-63908-6

9780203714577

OCLC:

823380392