Communes, Sociology and Society

Based on a study of the commune movement in Britain, this 1976 book explores the ability of sociology to understand the 'alternative society'.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Communes and sociology - alternative realities?; 2. The nature, structure and problems of communes; 3. Some communes; 4. Self-seeking; 5. Men, women and children; 6. Solidarity, survival and success; 7. Communes, sociology and social policy; Appendix; Bibliography and references; Index.

Summary

Based on a study of the commune movement in Britain, this 1976 book attempts to explore the ability of sociology to understand the 'alternative society' and to examine the implications of the success and failure of communal projects for fundamental sociological theories about the nature of social solidarity and cohesion.

Product details

• Authors: Abrams, Barbara Abrams, Philip Abrams, Sheila Abrams, Andrew McCulloch
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.08.2010
• EAN: 9780521290678
• ISBN: 978-0-521-29067-8
• No. of pages: 250
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 412 g
• Series: Occasional Papers; Occasional Papers
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories