The Limits Of Social Cohesion: Conflict And Mediation In Pluralist Societies

The "Normative Conflicts in Global Societies" book is a groundbreaking study that examines the common characteristics of normative conflicts worldwide, as well as the institutions that polarize or mediate these conflicts.

Edited by renowned sociologist Peter Berger, this book provides findings from a comprehensive study of normative conflicts in 11 different societies across various levels of economic development.

The study reveals two common features of these conflicts: disputes over religion in the state and clashes between cultural elites and the broader population.

However, the book also shows that the same institutions can either exacerbate or resolve these conflicts, depending on the ideas and values that inspire them.

This thought-provoking analysis will be of great interest to scholars and policymakers seeking to understand and address normative conflicts in diverse societies.