THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL CHANGE : A Critique of the Functionalist Theory of Social Change (Monographs in Social Theory)

Smith, Anthony D.; (Arthur Brittan, Editor)

ISBN 10: 0710076975 / ISBN 13: 9780710076977

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Boston, MA, 1973

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BRAND NEW COPY w/trace wear to softcover. Monograph. An evaluation of theories of social change. In particular, a look at the long dominant functionalist perspective (functionalism) --- a conceptual approach with origins in the works of Emile Durkheim (1858 - 1917), which viewed each part of society as being mutually interdependent, and contributes to the stability of society as a whole. 7 chapters: 1, Functionalism & Social Change; 2, The 'Neo-Revolutionary' Revival; 3, The Stages of Evolution; 4, Modernism & Moderisation; 5, Revolution; 6, Equilibrium & Change; and 7, Evolution & History.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL CHANGE : A Critique of the Functionalist Theory of Social Change (Monographs in Social Theory)
• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0710076975
• ISBN 13: 9780710076977
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition, First Thus
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
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New Soft cover BRAND NEW COPY w/trace wear to softcover. Monograph. An evaluation of theories of social change. In particular, a look at the long dominant functionalist perspective (functionalism) --- a conceptual approach with origins in the works of Emile Durkheim (1858 - 1917), which viewed each part of society as being mutually interdependent, and contributes to the stability of society as a whole. 7 chapters: 1, Functionalism & Social Change; 2, The 'Neo-Revolutionary' Revival; 3, The Stages of Evolution; 4, Modernism & Moderisation; 5, Revolution; 6, Equilibrium & Change; and 7, Evolution & History.