An updated edition of Randall Collins's classic work, which represented the most powerful and comprehensive statement of conflict theory in its time.

This new edition is a substantial abridgment and update of Randall Collins 's 1975 classic, "Conflict Sociology." The first edition represented the most powerful and comprehensive statement of conflict theory in its time. Here, Sanderson has retained the core chapters and added discussions on Collins 's and others work in recent years. An afterword summarizes Collins 's latest forays into microsociological theorizing and attempts to demonstrate how his newer microsociology and older macrosociology are connected.

"This volume merits careful and critical inclusion in sociology's lexicon of intellectual interpretation. A significant literary addition. Highly recommended." -CHOICE