On Social Control And Collective Behavior: Selected Papers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of sociology, psychology, and political thought stands Robert E. Park, one of the founding giants of American social science, whose collected writings on social control and collective behavior remain as urgent and illuminating today as when they were first penned. On Social Control and Collective Behavior gathers Park's most incisive selected papers into a single authoritative volume, edited and introduced by Ralph H. Turner, presenting a sweeping analysis of how human societies regulate themselves, how crowds form and act, and how the invisible forces of norms, institutions, and communication shape the fabric of collective life. Part of the prestigious Heritage of Sociology series edited by Morris Janowitz, this collection stands as a cornerstone text in the canon of classical sociological thought, showcasing Park's remarkable ability to synthesize empirical observation with theoretical rigor. His prose is disciplined yet wide-ranging, moving fluidly between urban sociology, race relations, and the dynamics of public opinion, always animated by a restless curiosity about the human condition. Turner's insightful introduction situates Park's legacy within the broader development of the Chicago School, making this volume an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to understand the social forces that bind — and sometimes fracture — modern communities.
Author: Robert E. Park
Format: Hardback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of sociology, psychology, and political thought stands Robert E. Park, one of the founding giants of American social science, whose collected writings on social control and collective behavior remain as urgent and illuminating today as when they were first penned. On Social Control and Collective Behavior gathers Park's most incisive selected papers into a single authoritative volume, edited and introduced by Ralph H. Turner, presenting a sweeping analysis of how human societies regulate themselves, how crowds form and act, and how the invisible forces of norms, institutions, and communication shape the fabric of collective life. Part of the prestigious Heritage of Sociology series edited by Morris Janowitz, this collection stands as a cornerstone text in the canon of classical sociological thought, showcasing Park's remarkable ability to synthesize empirical observation with theoretical rigor. His prose is disciplined yet wide-ranging, moving fluidly between urban sociology, race relations, and the dynamics of public opinion, always animated by a restless curiosity about the human condition. Turner's insightful introduction situates Park's legacy within the broader development of the Chicago School, making this volume an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to understand the social forces that bind — and sometimes fracture — modern communities.