Patterns and Processes: An Introduction to Anthropological Strategies for the Study of Sociocultural Change

By Robert L. Bee

Book Overview

Robert L. Bee presents an introduction to anthropological strategies for the study of sociocultural change. Patterns and Process summarizes, compares, and contrasts several major anthropological approaches to the study of sociocultural change. Designed primarily to be used as a discussion tool in college classrooms, Robert L. Bee presents analysis of sociocultural change that is sure to lead to substantial and significant conversation surrounding the topic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0029020905
• ISBN13: 9780029020906
• Release Date: April 1974
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent source for understanding sociocultural change

I use this book in my college course of Sociocultural Change. Though it was originally written in 1974, it is relevant for understanding current changes in the world. It reviews the major concepts about change, and includes an evaluation of different ideas from a social science perspective. The strengths of the book are that it clarifies change in terms of integrated systems and examines how such systems change. General reviews of sociocultural change are not readily available, so this is a relevant source.