According to the text, Durkheim’s major contribution to the discipline of sociology was the understanding of the

A. effects of capitalism on society.
B. social basis of human behavior.
C. relationship that exists between humanity and nature.
D. effect of verstehen on our conception of reality.


Answer: B

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