You Have to Light a Fuse Before a Firecracker Will

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Essay

You have to light a fuse before a firecracker will explode. Would you classify this as an energy- releasing or an energy- absorbing reaction? Please explain your answer.

Explain the impact of demographic shifts on social change with Canadian examples.

Compare and contrast different theories relating to crowd behavior, specifically emergent norm theory, contagion theory, and convergence theory.

Assess the role of war in contributing to social change.

Distinguish "new social movement theory" from other social movement theories.

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Definitions:

Ecocentrists

Individuals or philosophies that prioritize the health, integrity, and sustainability of ecosystems and the non-human world in ethical and decision-making processes.

Species

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding, sharing common characteristics and behaviors.

Earth Principle

Fundamental concepts or assumptions underlying the study and management of the Earth's environments and resources.