Revised edition of the authors' Exploring social change. c2011.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Notes for instructors -- By way of introduction -- Explaining change -- The causes and patterns of change -- Social theory and social change -- Social change in the united states -- American social trends -- Changes in the settings of everyday life: populations, families, and work -- Economics, politics, and the american prospect -- Processes of social change -- Social movements -- American reform movements and social change -- Revolutions -- Technology, innovation, and networks -- Global change -- The emerging global system: development and globalization -- Society, environment, and change -- World futures -- Epilogue -- References -- Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Exploring Social Change provides a compelling analysis of theories that explain social change, innovation, social movements, and revolution, and concludes with reflections about how individuals do and should live in an uncertain and rapidly changing world. Written in a personal and clear manner, the authors provide definitions of key terms and analysis of theories and ideas from the study of social change. The seventh edition includes updated examples reflecting the social changes that have occurred in the world around us, including new discussions on the environmental and social landscapes, as well as updated methods and discussions that reflect that changing field of social change study.