We live in an ever-changing social world, which constantly demands adjustment to our identities and actions. Advances in science, technology and medicine, political upheaval, and economic development are just some examples of social change that can impact upon how we live our lives, how we view ours
Processes of Community Change and Social Action
β Scribed by Omoto, Allen M
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 214
- Series
- Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology Series
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This volume--an outgrowth of the annual meeting of the Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology--focuses on examples of social change and community action, and the processes at work in creating change. The presenters engaged each other and the audience in thinking about how best to create and sustain social change. This volume represents a product of their cumulative insight, research results, and Β Read more...
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