Preface
1 Introduction: Dimensions and Sources of Change
The Organization of the Book
The Nature of Social Change
Conceptualizations of Social Change
Sources of Change
Technology
Ideology
Competition
Conflict
Polity
The Economy
Globalization
Structural Strains
Summary
Suggested Further Readings
References
2 Theories of Change
Evolutionary Theories
Conflict Theories
Structural-Functional Theories
Social-Psychological Theories
Summary
Contents
Suggested Further Readings
References
3 Patterns of Change
Evolution
Diffusion
Acculturation
Revolution
Modernization
Industrialization
Urbanization
Bureaucratization
Summary
Suggested Further Readings
References
4 Spheres of Change
The Family
Population
Stratification
Power Relations
Education
The Economy
Summary
Suggested Further Readings
References
5 Duration of Change
Duration of Change from a Historical Perspective
Transitory Social Changes
Fads and Fashions
Lifestyles
Cults
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6 Reactions to Change
7 Impact of Change
8 Costs of Change
9 Strategies of Change
10 Assessment of Change
Index
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