Violence : a micro-sociological theory / Randall Collins.

Author/creator Collins, Randall, 1941-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxi, 563 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Subjects

Contents The micro-sociology of violent confrontations -- Confrontational tension and incompetent violence -- Forward panic -- Attacking the weak: I. domestic abuse -- Attacking the weak: II. bullying, mugging, and holdups -- Staging fair fights -- Violence as fun and entertainment -- Sports violence -- How fights start, or not -- The violent few -- Violence as dominance in emotional attention space.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [527]-553) and index.
LCCN 2007015426
ISBN9780691133133 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691133131 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HM 1121 .C64 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold