If Emile Durkheim were alive today, what would he likely conclude about our consumerist society?
A. Limitless desire for goods leaves us dissatisfied.
B. High prices are the root cause of dissatisfaction in society.
C. Our limitless material desires are a way for us to be integrated.
D. Too few shopping choices leave us dissatisfied.
Answer: A
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