What is the difference between development as a "social process" and development as "political intervention"?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should point out that in the early part of the 19th century, development was understood, philosophically as an attempt aimed at improving human welfare through various processes (for example through accumulation of knowledge and wealth, as well as improvements in technology. In reality, many European political elites went beyond the narrow definition of a social process, and interpreted development in practical terms, as synonymous with actual intervention in societies through government policies, and attempts at industrialization.
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a. urban areas. b. suburban areas. c. rural areas. d. both a and c.
Today, California has a population majority that is not European American
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In a perfect linear correlation, the dots in a scatter diagram all fall __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Data on athletes' salaries in team sports show that
A. no athletes make only the minimum salary in the major men's team sports. B. athletes have always made at least 5 times more than average U.S. families. C. the salary gap between the highest and lowest paid athletes has increased. D. since 1975, athletes' salaries have declined in inflation adjusted terms.