Explain what Kai Erikson meant when he referred to a "new species of trouble" in the form of new forms of environmental problems

What will be an ideal response?


Erikson used the phrase "new species of trouble" specifically for environmental

impacts that contaminate instead of damage. In contrast to a direct assault or direct

damage, contamination is more difficult to detect and to counter. It seeps into all

systems—air, water, and ground—and enters human tissue, making it nearly impossible

to purify or get rid of the contamination. Erikson cited new forms of technological

disasters as the source of this new species of trouble.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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3) How have constitutional amendments expanded the definition of citizenship and its accompanying rights/privileges?

What will be an ideal response?

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The leading cause of death for African American women between the ages of 25 and 34 is

a. homicide. b. drug abuse. c. abortion. d. AIDS.

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About __________ percent of Americans are absolutely or fairly certain that God exists

A) 53 B) 63 C) 73 D) 83

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