Focusing on social relations within Cistercian monasteries, the book explores how collective rituals and manual labor contribute to both unity and division among monks and nuns. Through extensive research, it presents a new and comprehensive understanding of fraternal relations, shedding light on the complexities of community life in these religious settings.
Atomistic Unity in the French Foreign Legion
Exploring the concept of total institutions through the lens of the Foreign Legion, this study reveals the intricate dynamics of social orders and their interactions. It presents an empirical analysis demonstrating that the idea of atomistic unity extends beyond military organizations to various collectivist environments, offering insights into the nature of group cohesion and identity. This book challenges conventional understandings and broadens the discourse on social structures.