Change in the plural by Gerard Donkers is a textbook on social change studies for professionals in social interventions. The book offers an interdisciplinary approach to effectively guiding complex change processes in individuals, groups, organizations, and societies.
After an introduction to the field, it addresses the historical and theoretical backgrounds of change. Three fundamental change-study models are covered: the socio-technological model, the person-centered model, and the socio-critical model. Together, these models form a plural, socially oriented approach to change that takes into account diverse perspectives and conflicts.
Practice-oriented research and methods support its application in change trajectories, with particular attention to restoring balance between nature, humans, and society. Strengthening self-regulatory capacity is central within this social change studies.
The book is suitable for students in HBO and WO, social professionals, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of social intervention and functioning in social change studies. With concrete examples and didactic tools, it connects to current issues such as sustainability.