Means of Social Control: Century Social Science Series - Softcover

Lumley, Frederick Elmore

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1025834151 ISBN 13: 9781025834153

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Means of Social Control" is a foundational sociological study that explores the various mechanisms through which human societies influence and regulate the behavior of their members. Frederick Elmore Lumley provides a systematic and detailed analysis of the diverse methods used to maintain order and social cohesion, ranging from formal legal systems and physical force to the more subtle, psychological pressures of gossip, laughter, and public opinion.

The work categorizes these "means" into distinct social tools, investigating how rewards, punishments, persuasion, and educational influence serve as instruments of collective direction. Lumley delves into the psychological foundations of conformity, questioning how social groups achieve stability and persistence through the orchestration of individual actions. By dissecting the pressures that shape human interaction, the author offers a profound look at the dynamics of power and the structural forces inherent in any functional community.

This text serves as a significant contribution to the development of social theory, offering insights into the complex relationship between the individual and the collective. "Means of Social Control" remains an essential resource for those interested in understanding the evolution of social thought and the invisible threads that bind a society together.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025834151
• ISBN 13: 9781025834153
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 434