Change through Policy and the Law

In this chapter, you should learn to do the following:

1.    Describe social change and explain why it is difficult to achieve.

2.    Define the three perspectives—managerial, militaristic, and economic—that led to the rise of modern states.

3.    Comprehend the nature of the welfare state, its functions, and its evolution.

4.    Explain the difference between means-tested and universal social programs.

5.    Understand what elections are, why voter turnout is declining, and what role social capital plays in this decline. 

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