How society holds itself together—and how you fit in
This classic work offers a clear, accessible look at why people cooperate and how social influence shapes order. It traces the idea of social control from everyday interactions to broad institutions, exploring what keeps communities peaceful and functioning.
This edition surveys the forces that guide behavior, from public opinion and laws to beliefs, education, ceremony, and culture. It explains why order can exist even in diverse societies and what happens when those forces break down.Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Delving into the heart of human societies, this book embarks on a captivating exploration of the intricate mechanisms that bind individuals together and foster social order. The author's central inquiry revolves around the extent to which external, societal influences shape the order we observe in the world around us. Moving beyond simplistic explanations rooted in innate goodness or predetermined moral codes, the author delves into the complex interplay between individual character and social forces. He examines the roles of sympathy, sociability, and the sense of justice in maintaining harmony, revealing their limitations and highlighting the need for additional control mechanisms. Through meticulous analysis of historical and cultural examples, the book unveils the fascinating evolution of social control from its rudimentary forms in primitive communities to the sophisticated systems found in modern societies. It sheds light on the intricate dance between cooperation and conflict, individual aspirations and collective well-being, and freedom and authority. Ultimately, this book provides profound insights into the delicate balance between individual autonomy and social cohesion, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our behaviour and the enduring quest for a just and harmonious society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330998281_0
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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Social Control: A Survey of the Foundations of OrderAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2147816690
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