Principles of Social Change by Leonard A. Jason focuses on addressing issues of social justice in communities. This study book offers a professional and practical approach to achieving social change, with five core principles at the center.
Contents
The book examines why many attempts at social change, such as reducing poverty and improving schools and health programs, often fail. The focus is often too much on individuals rather than on the broader community and power relationships. Jason emphasizes the importance of identifying the desired change, understanding who has power, building coalitions, patience and perseverance, and measuring success. Drawing on practical examples from activists and professionals, strategies are presented to effectively address issues of social justice.
Product specifications
- Author: Leonard A. Jason, PhD (Professor of Psychology, Center for Community Research, DePaul University)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 2013-01-31
- Number of pages: 208
- ISBN: 9780199841851
- Topic: Mental health services
About the author
Leonard A. Jason is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Community Research at DePaul University. He conducts research on substance use prevention, youth prevention, and the treatment of chronic diseases, and has an extensive publication list with more than 575 articles and 23 books.