Violence : a micro-sociological theory

Violence : a micro-sociological theory / Randall Collins.

In the popular misconception fostered by action movies and thrillers, not to mention social scientists, that violence is easy under certain conditions. Collins challenges this view, arguing that violent confrontation goes against human physiological hardwiring, regardless of the underlying condition...

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Main Author: Collins, Randall, 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2008.
Subjects:
Violence > United States.
Violence > United States > Psychological aspects.
Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:In the popular misconception fostered by action movies and thrillers, not to mention social scientists, that violence is easy under certain conditions. Collins challenges this view, arguing that violent confrontation goes against human physiological hardwiring, regardless of the underlying conditions and motivations.
Physical Description:xi, 563 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Awards:American Sociological Association Distinguished Scholarly Publication Award, 2011.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [527]-553) and index.
ISBN:9780691133133 (alk. paper)
0691133131 (alk. paper)
9780691143224
0691143226

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