Compare and contrast the sociological theories developed in the United States during the 20th century with the sociological work of scholars in Europe.
What will be an ideal response?
• The importance of urbanization and industrialization was recognized by theorists in both the United States and Europe; although scholars in the United States were more weary of these processes
• Fundamental Christianity was more prevalent and therefore more important in the United States than in Europe
• Social problems were more of a concern in the United States than in Europe
• In being a newer world, scholars in the United States were less likely to incorporate a historical analysis into their work and were more likely to look toward the future
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