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Evolutionary and Cyclical Theories of Change
Compare evolutionary models of unilinear and multilinear social progress with cyclical models of civilizational rise and fall.
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Theories and Drivers of Social Change
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Explain how societies evolve over time by analyzing major sociological theories, primary drivers of change, and long-term societal consequences.
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