Social structures / John Levi Martin.

Author/creator Martin, John Levi, 1964-
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxi, 394 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Social structure.
Social networks.
Social interaction.
Social institutions.

Contents Preface : from big structures to small -- Introduction : social action and structures -- From a small circle of friends to a long line of rivals -- The preservation of equality through exchange structures -- The institutionalization of inequality: pecking orders -- The escape from comparability and the genesis of influence structures -- The short cut to structure with patronage pyramids -- The institution of transitivity and the production of command structures -- From pyramid to party -- From structures to institutions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009003738
ISBN9780691127118 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0691127115 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM706 .M37 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold