Sanderson and Alderson Argue the Following About an Ecological and Economic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Sanderson and Alderson argue the following about an ecological and economic collapse:

• A) given new technological advancements, it seems very unlikely in the coming century
• B) it is probably the biggest threat to humankind on a global scale
• C) we should expect to see a total ecological and economic collapse within the next 50 years
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Consumerism

The preoccupation with and an inclination towards the buying of consumer goods.

Economic Prosperity

A state of flourishing financial health and growth, marked by a high level of income, low unemployment, and sustainable development.

1920s

A decade marked by significant cultural, economic, and political changes worldwide, known for economic prosperity, the Prohibition era, and the Jazz Age in the United States.

1950s

A decade marked by post-World War II recovery, significant cultural shifts, economic prosperity in the West, and the heightening of the Cold War.