The Open Covenant - Social Change in Contemporary Society

The Open Covenant examines two opposing trends in contemporary American culture: an adherence to traditional, rigid structures, institutions, and lifestyles; and a move toward a more flexible, tolerant society in which individuals and organizations work together on shared needs, interests, and goals. This volume presents a unique discussion of the distinctive new pattern in today's society--the increasing willingness of Americans to extend themselves beyond narrowly defined self-interests into more controversial and universal issues.

About the author

CHRISTOPHER BATES DOOB is a Professor of Sociology at Southern Connecticut State University.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Bates Doob
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.11.1987
• EAN: 9780275925505
• ISBN: 978-0-275-92550-5
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Sociology & anthropology, Sociology and anthropology, Psychology: Social