Compared to Talcott Parsons, Robert Merton _____. Select all, but only those apply.

a. favored more limited, middle-range theories rather than grand, overarching theories
b. was more favorable toward Marxian theories
c. was more politically to the left
d. was much more conservative


a. favored more limited, middle-range theories rather than grand, overarching theories
b. was more favorable toward Marxian theories
c. was more politically to the left

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. absolute; relative B. stable; comparative C. fixed; relational D. static; dynamic

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How can path dependency impact the development of society?

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a. English b. Bantu c. Dutch d. Afrikaans

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