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The functions of social conflict.

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"The positive values of conflict for all societies come to light in this study. The author reveals how conflicts fulfill social functions such as maintenance of group boundaries and the prevention of the withdrawal of members from a group. Critical of the view that conflict is dysfunctional, he...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coser, Lewis A., 1913-2003
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [New York] Free Press of Glencoe [1964, ©1956]
Edition:1st Free Press pbk. ed.
Series:Free Press paperback ; 90681.
Subjects:
Social conflict.
Social psychology.
Social adjustment.
Social problems.
Social Adjustment
Social Problems
Psychology, Social
Lutte des classes.
Psychologie sociale.
Adaptation sociale.
Problèmes sociaux.
social psychology.
social issues.
Sozialer Konflikt
Sociale conflicten.

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