Unlike in industrial societies, where economic alienation is common, in nonindustrial societies
A. social relations are embedded in all relations except the economic ones.
B. the relations of production, distribution, and consumption are social relations with economic aspects.
C. alienation is suffered only among the poorer classes.
D. alienation is pervasive.
E. alienation is an ascribed status.
Answer: B
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