According to Simmel, the earliest phase of social formations found in historical as well as in contemporary social structures is
a. a square of acquaintances.
b. a relatively small circle firmly closed against neighboring.
c. a triangle of brotherhood.
d. a diamond formation of social contacts.
Question 2Julian Simon and Bjorn Lomborg argue that the pessimistic ecological collapse perspective of the radical environmentalists is wrong, and the state of the environment is actually improving.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 3As the numbers of an ethnic minority increase due to either immigration or high birth rates, what is most likely to occur?
a. prejudices against this minority will develop
b. discrimination becomes more likely
c. relegation to a middleman minority will increase
d. a and b above
e. all of the above
Question 4Sanderson and Alderson argue that globalization seems to have done more good than harm, but that it can still be improved.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5According to Simmel, the essence of the blas attitude consists in the
a. insensitivity of urban dwellers.
b. cold shoulder.
c. blunting of discrimination.
d. expansion of urbanity.
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