How are nonindustrial economic systems embedded in society?
A. People are not aware that they are working toward a goal.
B. The economic system cannot easily be separated from other systems, such as kinship.
C. Most nonindustrial economies are managed systems.
D. The economic system has little to do with the everyday life of the people.
E. Most economic activity takes place far from home.
Answer: B
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a. one's culture is no better or no worse than any other. b. other cultures are inferior to one's own. c. other cultures are superior to one's own. d. to understand another cultural feature, you must look at it from within its proper cultural context. e. it is not possible to fully understand any culture other than your own.
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