Strong Interaction

This book brings the body and its passions back into a new theory of social interaction and social order. Building on innovative conceptions of order, change, and organization, Thomas Spence Smith dramatically expands the definition of human interactions that hold societies together. Here he examines the "strong interactions," such as love relationships, attachments, and addictive behaviors, that are inherently unstable--but are integral parts of any social order.
Blending physiology and psychology with historical examples of social change and a sophisticated new model of social systems, this book contributes to our understanding how societies are possible.

Summary

Blending physiology and psychology with historical examples of social change and a model of social systems, this work examines how societies are made possible. The influences of love relationships, attachments, and addictive behaviours in society are also discussed here.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas S. Smith, Thomas Spence Smith, Smith Thomas Spence
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.1995
• EAN: 9780226764146
• ISBN: 978-0-226-76414-6
• No. of pages: 330
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 510 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Social groups, Social, group or collective psychology, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Social groups, communities and identities, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism