Daniel Bell views postindustrial societies as consensual, because he believes that postindustrial societies are characterized by interest groups concerned with such national issues as health, education, and the environment working for the common good. Bell's view represents which sociological perspective?

A. Functionalist perspective
B. Interactionist perspective
C. Conflict perspective
D. Feminist perspective


Answer: A

Sociology

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