What kind of cities served as hubs where people traded and bought goods and services, and shared religious practices and customs?

a. Preindustrial cities
b. Industrial cities
c. Postindustrial cities
d. Modern cities


Answer: A

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According to William Julius Wilson's 1978 book

The Declining Significance of Race (cited in Oliver and Shapiro's article), the economic chances of blacks are most influenced by a. race. b. discrimination and racism. c. geographical region. d. skills and education.

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According to Weber, rational-legal authority inevitably leads to the formation of _____

a. theocracies b. bureaucracies c. democracies d. autocracies

Sociology

Janet believes that two-parent families are the best for society. She notes that having a mother and father helps to define work roles and provides children with strong role models. Which theoretical perspective best matches her views?

A. structural-functionalist theory B. symbolic interactionist theory C. feminist theory D. conflict theory

Sociology