preface
1 introduction: dimensions and sources of change
　the organization of the book
　the nature of social change
　conceptualizations of social change
　sources of change
　technology
　ideology
　competition
　conflict
　polity
　the economy
　globalization
　structural strains
　summary
　suggested further readings
　references
2 theories of change
　evolutionary theories
　conflict theories
　structural-functional theories
　social-psychological theories
　summary
　contents
　suggested further readings
　references
3 patterns of change
　evolution
　diffusion
　acculturation
　revolution
　modernization
　industrialization
　urbanization
　bureaucratization
　summary
　suggested further readings
　references
4 spheres of change
　the family
　population
　stratification
　power relations
　education
　the economy
　summary
　suggested further readings
　references
5 duration of change
　duration of change from a historical perspective
　transitory social changes
　fads and fashions
　lifestyles
　cults
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6 reactions to change
7 impact of change
8 costs of change
9 strategies of change
10 assessment of change
index