See more of this title: Transforming Culture: A Challenge for Christian Missions

Lingenfelter sets out a model for understanding the workings of a society and then applies this model to conflicts missionaries and nationals often face over economic and social issues. He makes the second edition more accessible than the first by clarifying concepts, adding case studies, and reducing the book's length. October '98 publication date.

The revision is substantially shorter, more readable, focuses more specifically on case studies, contains more material on conflict resolution, and makes specific applications for missionaries.