Change and Development in the Twentieth Century by Thomas C. Patterson

by Thomas C. Patterson

Most studies of 20th-century social theory still view historical development through the lens of the Cold War. This study challenges the prevailing ahistorical Cold War paradigm by looking at theoretical traditions formulated by Marx, Durkheim and Weber that have shaped discussions about change and development for nearly a century. The author explores how these perspectives were formed, how later ideas were incorporated, and the relevance of these theories to national and international structures of power." "This book will be of interest to anyone studying social and cultural change, development, the history of anthropological theory, or the history of social thought.

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First published August 1, 1999