Ways of Social Change

2nd Edition

Making Sense of Modern Times

Garth Massey
eISBN-13: 9781506306636

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"Ways of Social Change is very readable and has great discussion questions and suggested activities. It is one of the few books where I have had students volunteer praise for the book!"  
- Connie Robinson, Central Washington University  

The world is at our fingertips, but understanding what is going on has never been more daunting. Ways of Social Change is a primer for making sense of both rapidly moving events and the cultural and structural forces on which social life is built, while teaching critical thinking skills needed to understand social change. With an approach that is fresh, timely, challenging, and engaging, Ways of Social Change shows students how social change is both a lived experience and the result of our actions in the world. It invites the reader into the realm of social science, where clarification, understanding, and inquiry provide for both informed opinions and a path to effective involvement. The core of the book focuses on five forces that powerfully influence the direction, scope and speed of social change: science and technology, social movements, war and revolution, large corporations, and the state. A concluding chapter encourages students to examine their own perspectives and offers ways to engage in social change, now and in their lifetime.

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ISBNs 1506306632, 9781071814161, 9781506306612, 9781506306643, 9781506306629, 9781506306629, 9781506306636, 9781506306629
Language English
Number of Pages 416
Edition 2nd