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Randall CollinsNon-Fiction · Sociology·b. 1941
Interaction Ritual Chains
This book presents a groundbreaking theory of interaction rituals, arguing that these micro-sociological events are fundamental to understanding larger social structures. It explores how shared emotional energies and collective effervescence shape social bonds, group solidarity, and the very fabric of society. The work offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing how human interactions, from everyday encounters to grand ceremonies, contribute to the ongoing creation and maintenance of social order.