Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World : Social Science for a Dynamic World
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Book Description
This book includes a comprehensive survey of the theories and principles employed by sociologists, anthropologists, and other social scientists in the study of sociocultural change. Employing these tools, the later chapters examine the major trends and challenges that face today's rapidly globalizing world. Students are asked to consider how they can participate actively in shaping the events that affect their lives. Among the book's pedagogical features are well over one hundred Web sites, organized by chapter and topic, which connect the text with contemporary events and commentary. Visit our website for sample chapters!
From the Back Cover
This book is a comprehensive survey of social and cultural change. It includes a review of major theoretical perspectives, illustrations of events and issues to which readers can personally relate, and a comparative orientation that explores past and current changes, from the local to the global level. Innovations of this book include an emphasis on the role of intention in social and cultural change, an integrating theory of directionality (progress) in major episodes of change, and discussions of the techniques of conducting research on change, both theoretical and applied.
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Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World : Social Science for a Dynamic World,Jay Weinstein,Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.,0742525740,Anthropology - Cultural,Popular Culture - General,Progress,Social Science,Social change,Sociology,Sociology - General,Popular culture,Social Science / Popular Culture
Social and Cultural Change: Social Science for a Dynamic World : Social Science for a Dynamic World
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