Social Change (4th Edition)

The Fourth Edition provides a clear and timely analysis of the major theoretical perspectives, sources, processes, patterns and consequences of social change. Offers a penetrating analysis of the sociological aspects of globalization in the context of the social change literature. Includes an extensive discussion of the dynamic social forces facilitating market transition in the former Soviet Union and Eastern bloc countries. Expands coverage of the growing social and economic costs of environmental degradation. For professionals in varying sociological fields.