Published in 1998, Functns Soc Conflict Ils 110 is a valuable contribution to the field of Sociology and Social Policy.

Lewis A. Coser

Chapter 1 Introductory; Chapter 2 Conflict and Group Boundaries; Chapter 3 Hostility and Tensions in Conflict Relationships; Chapter 4 In-Group Conflict and Group Structure; Chapter 5 Conflict With Out-Groups and Group Structure; Chapter 6 Ideology and Conflict; Chapter 7 Conflict-The Unifier; Chapter 8 Conflict Calls for Allies; Chapter 9 Conclusion;