Which of the following would a materialist be likely to study in trying to understand the events of 9/11?
a. Economic situations in the Middle East.
b. The material objects used in the attack.
c. How the Middle East perceives the United States.
d. The history of Islam.
e. How the attacks fit into the larger pattern of culture.
A
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