The History of Social Change in America provides readers with a new understanding about U.S. society and how it has changed. It explores how various occurrences impact American lives. Social change is defined as an alteration in the social order of a society. Social change may include changes in nature, social institutions, social behaviors, or social relations. A society can be influenced by numerous factors, such as natural disasters, demographics, economics, and even politics. The ice age, declining birth rates, new technology, and democracy are examples of specific activities that led to major changes in society. This publication addresses major themes which have shaped the politics and culture of the past several decades and explores recent technologies and topics such as the rise of the computer, cyber crimes, distance education, social media, and changes in the labor force, politics, and religion.

Book Information
ISBN 9781641433044
Author Susan Ockert
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Bernan Press
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 494g