Collision of Wills by Roger V Gould

Collision of Wills by Roger V Gould

Minor debts, derisive remarks, a fight over a parking space, butting in line—these are the little things that nevertheless account for much of the violence in human society. But why? Roger V. Gould considers this intriguing question in Collision of Wills. He argues that human conflict is more likely to occur in symmetrical relationships—among friends or social equals—than in hierarchical ones, wherein the difference of social rank between the two individuals is already established. This, he maintains, is because violence most often occurs when someone wants to achieve superiority or dominance over someone else, even if there is no substantive reason for doing so. In making the case for this original idea, Gould explores a diverse range of examples, including murders, blood feuds, vendettas, revolutions, and the everyday disagreements that compel people to act violently. The result is an intelligent and provocative work that restores the study of conflict to the center of social inquiry.

Gould, Roger V.: - Roger V. Gould (1963-2002) was associate professor of sociology at the University of Chicago and editor of the American Journal of Sociology. He is also the author of Collision of Wills: How Ambiguity about Social Rank Breeds Conflict, published by the University of Chicago Press.

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ISBN 13	9780226305509
ISBN 10	0226305503
Title	Collision of Wills
Author	Roger V Gould
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The University of Chicago Press
Year published	2003-10-15
Number of pages	224
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