07239. ROBERT H. LAUER'S "PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL CHANGE" - A CRITICAL REACTION. Critical book review of this work summarizing the many theories of social change which sociologists and others have presented. Approves of Lauer's idea that change is normal in society, not unusual; generally approves of Lauer's ability to summarize, but emphasizes the need for even greater editorial direction than Lauer gives if these diverse and contradictory theories of social change are to be meaningful to the student. 5 pages, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.