Which of the following best describes the views of Max Weber?
A. Lumpenproletariats decline as societies modernize.
B. American society is made up of castes rather than classes.
C. Capitalism flourishes because the owners of capital exploit the workers.
D. There are other valued things beside wealth that are unequally distributed.
Answer: D
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