Theory of Collective Behaviour

by Neil J. Smelser (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415607384
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/19/2010
Series:	International Library of Sociology
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Neil J. Smelser, Berkeley, California

Table of Contents

PREFACE I ANALYZING COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR II BASIC CONCEPTS: THE COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL ACTION III STRUCTURAL STRAIN UNDERLYING COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR IV THE NATURE OF COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR V THE CREATION OF GENERALIZED BELIEFS VI THE PANIC VII THE CRAZE VIII THE HOSTILE OUTBURST IX THE NORM-ORIENTED MOVEMENT X THE VALUE-ORIENTED MOVEMENT XI CONCLUDING REMARKS