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... society . The usage reflected changes in the structure of western European societies after the industrial and politi- cal revolutions of the 18th century . The feudal distinc- tions of rank were declining in importance , and the new ...
... society . The usage reflected changes in the structure of western European societies after the industrial and politi- cal revolutions of the 18th century . The feudal distinc- tions of rank were declining in importance , and the new ...
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... society's activities . A tribal society that lives by hunting or is engaged in continual warfare will place a high value on physical strength and agility ; a nation engaged in im- perial expansion is likely to rate military qualities ...
... society's activities . A tribal society that lives by hunting or is engaged in continual warfare will place a high value on physical strength and agility ; a nation engaged in im- perial expansion is likely to rate military qualities ...
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... society . This thesis is clearly most readily applicable to the modern industrial societies , in which social mobility ( that is , movement from one level to another in the social hierarchy ) is possible and even encouraged and in which ...
... society . This thesis is clearly most readily applicable to the modern industrial societies , in which social mobility ( that is , movement from one level to another in the social hierarchy ) is possible and even encouraged and in which ...
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