Ways of Social Change: Making Sense of Modern Times

by Garth Massey

"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 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.

674 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 13, 2011

Reviews

[Renee Alarid · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you ever wanted to know about the social change, read this book. There are many reasons why I liked the book, and the biggest reason is that it is written for the masses and not for the scholarly. You understand why social change is so significant and how anyone makes a difference not only personally or in your community but for your profession. The only thing that I wish I did was buy the book instead of purchasing it. A great read!

[Cara Lynn]

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