Here are entered works on the theory of social change as well as social change in particular places. Works on the history of social structures, institutions, interaction, stability, problems, change, etc., treated collectively are entered under Social history or under the name of a place with the subdivision Social conditions.
For works about first contact between specific groups, additional subject headings are assigned of the type [Ethnic group]--First contact with other peoples, e.g., 1. Europeans--First contact with other peoples; 2. Wyandot Indians--First contact with other peoples.
Here are entered works on the condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist within one society. Works on policies or programs that foster the preservation of different cultural identities, including customs, languages, and beliefs, within a unified society such as a state or nation, are entered under Multiculturalism. Works on the blending of elements from two or more cultures, often producing a distinctive successor culture, are entered under Cultural fusion.
Here are entered works on policies or programs that foster the preservation of different cultural identities, including customs, languages, and beliefs, within a unified society such as a state or nation. Works on the condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist within one society are entered under Cultural pluralism Works on the blending of elements from two or more cultures, often producing a distinctive successor culture, are entered under Cultural fusion.
