This volume brings the body and its passions back into a theory of social interaction and social order. Building on conceptions of order, change, and organization, the author expands the definition of human interactions that hold societies together. Here he examines the "strong interactions," such as love relationships, attachments, and addictive behaviours, that are inherently unstable - but are integral parts of any social order. Blending physiology and psychology with historical examples of social change and a new model of social systems, this work aims to contribute to the understanding how societies are possible.

Book Information
ISBN 9780226764146
Author Thomas Spence Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 330
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 23mm * 16mm * 2mm