In Which Two Societies Are People Evaluated Based on "The

question 45

Multiple Choice

In which two societies are people evaluated based on "the bottom line"?

• A) the horticultural and pastoral societies
• B) the pastoral and agricultural societies
• C) the industrial and postindustrial societies
• D) the agricultural and industrial societies

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