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... reference is required . This is provided by a system of axes and planes of reference . An axis is an imaginary centre line through a symmetri- cal or near symmetrical volume or group of volumes . Thus , all the main components of the ...
... reference is required . This is provided by a system of axes and planes of reference . An axis is an imaginary centre line through a symmetri- cal or near symmetrical volume or group of volumes . Thus , all the main components of the ...
Page 508
... reference by claiming that these expressions , when used in sentences , are equivalent to a set of existential proposi- tions ; i.e. , propositions without definite reference . For example , " The present king of France is bald " comes ...
... reference by claiming that these expressions , when used in sentences , are equivalent to a set of existential proposi- tions ; i.e. , propositions without definite reference . For example , " The present king of France is bald " comes ...
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... reference for the individual . In either case , the crucial feature is that the individual adapts his attitudes and behaviour to model those of the members of the reference group . Obviously , membership groups and reference groups are ...
... reference for the individual . In either case , the crucial feature is that the individual adapts his attitudes and behaviour to model those of the members of the reference group . Obviously , membership groups and reference groups are ...
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