The functions of social conflict.

"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.

Table of Contents:

I. Introductory
II. Conflict and group boundaries
III. Hostility and tensions in conflict relationships
IV. In-group conflict and group structure
V. Conflict with out-group and group structure
VI. Ideology and conflict
VII. Conflict : the unifier
VIII. Conflict calls for allies
IX. Conclusion.