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245 10 a| Causal mechanisms and social change :b| an interdisciplinary framework /c| Nicolò Bellanca.;

264 1 a| Cham, Switzerland :b| Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland,c| [2025];

300 a| xxiii, 292 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 22 cm.;

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490 1 a| Palgrave studies in classical liberalism;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

520 a| "In a world where social complexity defies linear explanation, this book offers a groundbreaking methodology for understanding how and why societies transform. At its core is a systematic repertoire of 48 causal mechanisms - from individual psychology to institutional dynamics - providing powerful analytical tools for decoding social change. This interdisciplinary framework transcends traditional boundaries, integrating insights from sociology, political science, economics, philosophy, and history into a unified language for the social sciences. Moving beyond abstract theory, Bellanca demonstrates how to identify ‘sufficient causes’ - the decisive factors that, when present, guarantee specific social outcomes. The book progresses from individual mechanisms through conceptual frameworks to middle-range theories, offering both rigorous analysis and practical applications. Whether examining the rise of populism, institutional collapse, or collective mobilization, these tools reveal the hidden patterns driving social transformation. Essential for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this work provides not just understanding but actionable insights for those seeking to navigate - and influence - our rapidly changing world." --c| Provided by publisher.;

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Causal mechanisms and social change : an interdisciplinary framework / Nicolò Bellanca.

Author/creator	Bellanca, Nicolò author.
Format	Book
Publication	Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland, [2025]
Description	xxiii, 292 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Subjects	Social sciences--Methodology. Social change.

Series	Palgrave studies in classical liberalism Palgrave studies in classical liberalism. ^A1379388
Abstract	"In a world where social complexity defies linear explanation, this book offers a groundbreaking methodology for understanding how and why societies transform. At its core is a systematic repertoire of 48 causal mechanisms - from individual psychology to institutional dynamics - providing powerful analytical tools for decoding social change. This interdisciplinary framework transcends traditional boundaries, integrating insights from sociology, political science, economics, philosophy, and history into a unified language for the social sciences. Moving beyond abstract theory, Bellanca demonstrates how to identify ‘sufficient causes’ - the decisive factors that, when present, guarantee specific social outcomes. The book progresses from individual mechanisms through conceptual frameworks to middle-range theories, offering both rigorous analysis and practical applications. Whether examining the rise of populism, institutional collapse, or collective mobilization, these tools reveal the hidden patterns driving social transformation. Essential for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this work provides not just understanding but actionable insights for those seeking to navigate - and influence - our rapidly changing world." -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN	9783032013835
ISBN	3032013836 hardcover
ISBN	electronic book

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