Social Engineering Power Mechanisms, Policy Making, and Change: DE

Social Engineering: Power Mechanisms, Policy-Making, and Social Change examines how power is exercised through policy frameworks and institutional strategies to influence social behavior and collective outcomes. The book analyzes social engineering as a deliberate process embedded in governance, economics, media, and technology, showing how norms, incentives, and regulations are designed to shape public choices. It critically explores the relationship between decision-makers and society, highlighting how policy instruments can both enable progressive reform and reinforce existing power structures. By combining political theory, sociology, and policy analysis, the book provides a structured understanding of how social change is planned, implemented, and contested. It is intended for policymakers, researchers, social scientists, and students seeking to understand the mechanisms behind large-scale social transformation and the ethical implications of engineered change.

Pages: 136, Paperback, Scholars' Press