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Page 493
That Spencer first derived his general evolutionary scheme from reflection on
human society is seen in Social Statics, in which social evolution is held to be a
process of increasing “individuation.” He saw human societies as evolving by
means ...
That Spencer first derived his general evolutionary scheme from reflection on
human society is seen in Social Statics, in which social evolution is held to be a
process of increasing “individuation.” He saw human societies as evolving by
means ...
Page 512
Founded in 1923, it reports 38 affiliated societies in 29 countries; 9 of these
countries have 2 affiliated societies, and Japan has ... Membership in the society
did not, and does not, imply a necessary acceptance of the Spiritualist
explanation for ...
Founded in 1923, it reports 38 affiliated societies in 29 countries; 9 of these
countries have 2 affiliated societies, and Japan has ... Membership in the society
did not, and does not, imply a necessary acceptance of the Spiritualist
explanation for ...
Page 778
SUICIDE IN VARIOUS SOCIETIES Premodern societies. There would seem to be
no society in which suicides do not occur. Statements to the contrary were based
on travellers' tales rather than on systematic observations. Attitudes toward ...
SUICIDE IN VARIOUS SOCIETIES Premodern societies. There would seem to be
no society in which suicides do not occur. Statements to the contrary were based
on travellers' tales rather than on systematic observations. Attitudes toward ...
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