Place and Problem

Abstract

The processes of change that we discuss in this book are a fundamental part of the lives of people in any place around the globe. From generation to generation, peoples’ lives are impacted by new influences, including new technologies, new religious and ritual practices, changing political regimens, and diverse other influences. The degrees of change that take place in particular regions over a period of time vary, as does the acceptance or rejection of introduced ideologies, but change is always taking place among all social groups.