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Violence: A Microsociological Theory,New
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In the popular misconception fostered by blockbuster action movies and bestselling thrillersnot to mention conventional explanations by social scientistsviolence is easy under certain conditions, like poverty, racial or ideological hatreds, or family pathologies. Randall Collins challenges this view in Violence, arguing that violent confrontation goes against human physiological hardwiring. It is the exception, not the ruleregardless of the underlying conditions or motivations.Collins gives a comprehensive explanation of violence and its dynamics, drawing upon video footage, cuttingedge forensics, and ethnography to examine violent situations up close as they actually happenand his conclusions will surprise you. Violence comes neither easily nor automatically. Antagonists are by nature tense and fearful, and their confrontational anxieties put up a powerful emotional barrier against violence. Collins guides readers into the very real and disturbing worlds of human discordfrom domestic abuse and schoolyard bullying to muggings, violent sports, and armed conflicts. He reveals how the fog of war pervades all violent encounters, limiting people mostly to bluster and bluff, and making violence, when it does occur, largely incompetent, often injuring someone other than its intended target. Collins shows how violence can be triggered only when pathways around this emotional barrier are presented. He explains why violence typically comes in the form of atrocities against the weak, ritualized exhibitions before audiences, or clandestine acts of terrorism and murderand why a small number of individuals are competent at violence.Violence overturns standard views about the root causes of violence and offers solutions for confronting it in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory'? A: The book argues that violence is not an automatic response to conditions like poverty or hatred but rather a rare occurrence that goes against human physiological tendencies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory' is Randall Collins.
- Q: What types of violence does the book explore? A: The book examines various forms of violence including domestic abuse, schoolyard bullying, muggings, violent sports, and armed conflicts.
- Q: What insights does Randall Collins provide about the nature of violent confrontations? A: Collins highlights that violent confrontations often involve tension and fear, and are characterized by bluster rather than effective action.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book has a total of 584 pages.
- Q: In what format is 'Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory' available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory' published? A: The book was published on August 23, 2009.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the misconceptions about violence, the emotional barriers to violence, and the conditions under which violence may occur.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions for dealing with violence? A: Yes, Collins discusses potential solutions for confronting violence in the future based on his insights.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Suicide'.