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Theory of Collective Behavior

Author : Neil J. Smelser

Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press

Page : 450 pages

File Size : 16,15 MB

Release : 2018-11-11

Category : History

ISBN : 9780353337732

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



Fantasy and Social Movements

Author : J. Ormrod

Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 39,33 MB

Release : 2014-01-01

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9781349467600

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It is sometimes assumed that fantasizing stands in contrast to activism. This book, however, argues that fantasy plays a central role in social movements. Drawing on psychoanalysis and psychosocial theories, Fantasy and Social Movements examines the relationships between fantasy, reality, action, the unconscious and the collective.



Introduction to Collective Behavior

Author : David L. Miller

Publisher :

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 43,48 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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This book is an introduction to the study of collective behavior & social movements. By using narratives & descriptions of collective behavior, it reflects what has transpired during & after the events of the 1960's & 1970's.



Theories of Group Behavior

Author : Brian Mullen

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 335 pages

File Size : 39,34 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1461246342

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In the fall of 1983, we began to organize a symposium entitled "General Social Psychological Theories of Group Behavior." Our goal was to encourage the extension and application of basic current social psychology to group behavior. The symposium was presented in the spring of 1984 at the Eastern Psychological Association convention in Baltimore and the interest that it generated led to discussions with colleagues and friends about similar efforts by social psychologists, eventually resulting in the present book. Some clarification about the contents is in order. First, the theories presented here are clearly social psychological in scope and level of analysis, as discussed in the Introduction (Chapter 1). However, we are not trying to encompass sociological, anthropological, political, or historical theoretical approaches to group behavior. Second, while the theories comprise a wide-ranging and representative, if not quite exhaustive, selection of social psychological theories of group behavior, there are some interesting and general perspectives that are not represented. For example, one perspective that is conspicuous by its absence is some variant of learning theory. Aside from the rare, notable exception (e.g., Buss, 1979), little work currently is being done on group behavior from a learning theoretic perspective. Our inclusion or exclusion of a theory reflects our judgment regarding its currency and accessibility to social psychological researchers.



The Crowd

Author : Gustave Le Bon

Publisher :

Page : 680 pages

File Size : 11,46 MB

Release : 1897

Category : Crowds

ISBN :

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Understanding Peace and Conflict Through Social Identity Theory

Author : Shelley McKeown

Publisher : Springer

Page : 393 pages

File Size : 40,46 MB

Release : 2016-06-17

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 3319298690

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This volume brings together perspectives on social identity and peace psychology to explore the role that categorization plays in both conflict and peace-building. To do so, it draws leading scholars from across the world in a comprehensive exploration of social identity theory and its application to some of the world’s most pressing problems, such as intrastate conflict, uprising in the middle east, the refugee crisis, global warming, racism and peace building. A crucial theme of the volume is that social identity theory affects all of us, no matter whether we are currently in a state of conflict or one further along in the peace process. The volume is organized into two sections. Section 1 focuses on the development of social identity theory. Grounded in the pioneering work of Dr. Henri Tajfel, section 1 provides the reader with a historical background of the theory, as well as its current developments. Then, section 2 brings together a series of country case studies focusing on issues of identity across five continents. This section enables cross-cultural comparisons in terms of methodology and findings, and encourages the reader to identify general applications of identity to the understanding of peace as well as applications that may be more relevant in specific contexts. Taken together, these two sections provide a contemporary and diverse account of the state of social identity research in conflict situations and peace psychology today. It is evident that any account of peace requires an intricate understanding of identity both as a cause and consequence of conflict, as well as a potential resource to be harnessed in the promotion and maintenance of peace. Understanding Peace and Conflict Through Social Identity Theory: Contemporary Global Perspectives aims to help achieve such an understanding and as such is a valuable resource to those studying peace and conflict, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, public policy makers, and all those interested in the ways in which social identity impacts our world.



Theories of Civil Violence

Author : James B. Rule

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 365 pages

File Size : 43,37 MB

Release : 2024-06-28

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0520378695

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Theories of Civil Violence provides both a new look at the origins of civil upheaval and a critical examination of society theory itself. James B. Rule develops an incisive historical analysis of theories of civil violence, beginning with the classic views of Hobbes and Marx and continuing to those of Gurr, Tilly, and other present-day thinkers. He then exploits this overview to yield conclusions on the nature of and prospects for theoretical understanding of social and political life in general. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.



Theories of Political Protest and Social Movements

Author : Karl-Dieter Opp

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 422 pages

File Size : 21,58 MB

Release : 2009-04-08

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1134014392

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Political protest and social movements are ubiquitous phenomena. This book focuses on the current theoretical approaches that aim at explaining them: the theory of collective action, the resource mobilization perspective, political opportunity structure theory, the identity approach, the framing perspective, and the dynamics of contention approach. The book has three objectives: (1) Many basic concepts like political opportunities or identity are not clearly defined. It is further often a matter of interpretation what factors are supposed to affect which phenomena. The first aim is therefore to provide a detailed introduction to and a clear restatement of the theories. Only then is it possible to assess and improve them. (2) For each theory the major strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and various modifications and extensions are suggested. (3) Building on these analyses, it is shown how the theories can be integrated into a single theoretical paradigm: the structural-cognitive model.



Handbook of Classical Sociological Theory

Author : Seth Abrutyn

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 714 pages

File Size : 31,18 MB

Release : 2021-11-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 3030782050

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This is the first handbook focussing on classical social theory. It offers extensive discussions of debates, arguments, and discussions in classical theory and how they have informed contemporary sociological theory. The book pushes against the conventional classical theory pedagogy, which often focused on single theorists and their contributions, and looks at isolating themes capturing the essence of the interest of classical theorists that seem to have relevance to modern research questions and theoretical traditions. This book presents new approaches to thinking about theory in relationship to sociological methods.



Theory of Collective Behaviour

Author : Neil J. Smelser

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 449 pages

File Size : 31,54 MB

Release : 2013-10-15

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1136277900

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This is Volume XVII of eighteen of a series on the Sociology of Behaviour and Psychology. First published in 1962, this study offers a theoretical synthesis of collective behavior.