According to Robert Merton, members of revolutionary political organizations such as the Irish Republican Army would typically be classified as

A. rebels.
B. ritualists.
C. conformists.
D. innovators.


A. rebels.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. a court-ordered sanction b. an invitation c. a personal desire to help d. a class assignment

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In the mid-20th century, Chinese ruler Mao Zedong viewed humans and nature as two separate entities and encouraged "man" to conquer nature, leading to large-scale environmental damage. This period was known as the ______.

A. Cultural Revolution B. Communist Manifesto C. Great Leap Forward D. Red Wave

Sociology