Stress, culture, and community : the psychology and philosophy of stress / Stevan E. Hobfoll.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-286) and indexes.

The Social and Historical Context of Stress -- The Evolutionary and Cultural Basis of the Stress Experience -- Conservation of Resources Theory: Principles and Corollaries -- Majesty, Mastery, and Malignment -- Our Coping as Individuals within Families and Tribes -- Marching to a Different Drum, Singing the Same Song -- Turbulent Spiral or Graceful Pirouette: Cycles of Resource Loss and Gain -- Stress Crossover: The Commerce of Resources across the Borders That Divide and Unite People, Organizations, and Tribes -- Aiding Resource Acquisition and Protection in Ecological Context.

"This original work focuses on how stress evolves and is resolved in the interplay between persons and their social connectedness within family, tribe, and culture. Stevan Hobfoll begins his analysis of stress in modern life by questioning the conventional view of psychology, which until now has individualized the stress process, framing stress as a private, mentalistic burden. In contrast to this view, Hobfoll argues that stress is in the real world, and tied to people's social attachments in particular. He guides the reader through his novel interweaving of scientific inquiry with literary, social, religious, and historical analysis."--Jacket.