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Change, diversity and uncertainty are unavoidable features of modern life. Collectively, we may be living through a major transformation in society and the traditions that hold it together. Individually, we may face increasing barriers to taking responsibility for our own destinies, exercising power and making our own decisions. The tracks on this album focus on these and other big issues in the contemporary world. The past and the future - the Welfare State through to Globalisation. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change.

Understanding Social Change - Audio The Open University

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Change, diversity and uncertainty are unavoidable features of modern life. Collectively, we may be living through a major transformation in society and the traditions that hold it together. Individually, we may face increasing barriers to taking responsibility for our own destinies, exercising power and making our own decisions. The tracks on this album focus on these and other big issues in the contemporary world. The past and the future - the Welfare State through to Globalisation. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change.

    Understanding Social Change

    Understanding Social Change

    A short introduction to this album.

    • 54 sec
    Transcript -- Understanding Social Change

    Transcript -- Understanding Social Change

    A short introduction to this album.

    The welfare state - what is it?

    The welfare state - what is it?

    Post war UK: The welfare state, family and work, the balance of state and individual.

    • 5 min
    Transcript -- The welfare state - what is it?

    Transcript -- The welfare state - what is it?

    Post war UK: The welfare state, family and work, the balance of state and individual.

    Welfare - who's responsible?

    Welfare - who's responsible?

    Controversy surrounding responsibility for welfare and the sections of society who contribute.

    • 8 min
    Transcript -- Welfare - who's responsible?

    Transcript -- Welfare - who's responsible?

    Controversy surrounding responsibility for welfare and the sections of society who contribute.

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