Momentum: A Theory of Social Action`The language of the book is simple and lucid; its content is rich with analysis and references. The book therefore is readable as well as useful to both lay persons and scholars.' -- Social Change, Vol 15 No 1, March 1985 |
Contents
Foreword by Marvin B Scott | 11 |
History of Momentum | 17 |
Toward a General Theory of Momentum | 29 |
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