The functions of social conflict.
Edition: 1st Free Press pbk. ed.
Publisher: Free Press of Glencoe
Published: 1964
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
Subjects: Social conflict.
Description: "The positive values of conflict for all societies come to light in this study. The author reveals how conflicts fulfill social functions such as maintenance of group boundaries and the prevention of the withdrawl of members from a group. Critical of the view that conflict is dysfunctional, he demonstrates its inadequacies. In a series of basic propositions distilled from the theories of George Simmel, Mr. Coser clarifies the functions of social conflict. These propsitions are extended and related to such theories as those of psychoanalysis and empirical research." --From back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.