When the authors use the term “small-scale society,” they are referring to societies with relatively:
a. small populations, simple technologies, and little labor specialization.
b. simple technologies, very specialized labor, and small populations.
c. numerous small subcultural groups who are economically interconnected.
d. isolated populations of native peoples.
e. undeveloped economic systems.
ANS: A
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a. true b. false